regularity

noun

reg·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē 

 also  ˌrā-,

ˌre-gyə-ˈla-rə-tē,

 also  ˌrā-

plural regularities

1

: the quality or state of being regular

2

: something that is regular

Examples of regularity in a Sentence

the regularity of his features

Recent Examples on the Web

In some instances, these violations can be chalked up to pilot or operator error, but in recent years the regularity of violations has led many observers in the West to conclude Russia is purposefully violating allied airspace. —John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025

Promotes Digestive Health The fiber in avocados aids digestive health by increasing gut bacteria diversity and promoting regularity. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Sep. 2025

Minnesota United signed Dominik Fitz to be a locksmith inside MLS defenses that, with increasing regularity, pack five tightly along the back line and force the Loons to break them down. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025

Improving ease and regularity often comes down to dietary and lifestyle changes working together. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for regularity

• angularity
• bipolarity
• capillarity
• cellularity
• circularity
• familiarity
• granularity
• insincerity
• insularity
• modularity
• osmolarity
• popularity

Kids Definition

regularity

noun

reg·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌreg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē 

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 

plural regularities

: the quality or state of being regular

maintain bowel regularity