regularity

noun

reg·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē How to pronounce regularity (audio)
 also  ˌrā-,
ˌre-gyə-ˈla-rə-tē,
 also  ˌrā-
plural regularities
Synonyms of regularitynext
1
: the quality or state of being regular
2
: something that is regular

Examples of regularity in a Sentence

the regularity of his features
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Stylistically, Trump has shattered norms for presidential conduct with regularity. — Justin Peck / Made By History, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025 There were 25 pieces of rodent regularity in the back hall along the wall under dry goods shelves and the three-compartment sink. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025 The system's core principle uses compression—finding the most efficient way to represent information by identifying patterns and regularities—as the driving force behind intelligence. — Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025 And yet, despite the increasing regularity of these disasters, the same stale arguments from prominent Republicans continue to blame anything but climate change. — Jordan Thomas, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regularity

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of regularity was in 1600

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regularity

noun
reg·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌreg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē How to pronounce regularity (audio)
plural regularities
1
: the quality or state of being regular
2
: something that is regular

Medical Definition

regularity

noun
reg·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌreg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē How to pronounce regularity (audio)
plural regularities
: the quality or state of being regular
maintain bowel regularity

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