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
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However, a 2011 study concluded that this idea is unlikely, because the comet strikes in recorded history haven't happened with any regularity.
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The genteel tranquility of his $10 million estate is shattered by the deafening scream of jet traffic with the regularity of commercial airline schedules.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Year: 2001
Runtime: 2h 58m
Director: Peter Jackson
The Oscar-winning franchise by Peter Jackson bounces around the streaming services with alarming regularity, now finding its way to Max for an indeterminate amount of time.
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The difference is that Sabalenka is introducing it to her singles for the first time, where Swiatek used spin, volleys and drop shots with regularity in her breakout 2020 French Open win.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Ailsa Harvey, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
The genteel tranquility of his $10 million estate is shattered by the deafening scream of jet traffic with the regularity of commercial airline schedules.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Year: 2001
Runtime: 2h 58m
Director: Peter Jackson
The Oscar-winning franchise by Peter Jackson bounces around the streaming services with alarming regularity, now finding its way to Max for an indeterminate amount of time.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
The difference is that Sabalenka is introducing it to her singles for the first time, where Swiatek used spin, volleys and drop shots with regularity in her breakout 2020 French Open win.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for regularity
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“Regularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regularity. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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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
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