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

At the end of the evening, during the Q&A, one question arrives with metronomic regularity: Who was the individual most responsible for America’s victory in the Cold War? —Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 11 Feb. 2025

This marks the latest chapter in a remarkable journey that's seen Mahomes reach the league's biggest stage with unmatched regularity. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025

The Chiefs, who have won nine straight AFC West titles, win with such regularity there’s a natural inclination for everyone outside of Kansas City to dislike them. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025

This regularity promotes a harmonious energy flow and reduces distractions. —Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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