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
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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The issue is complicated by the fact that those on X likely see Musk's posts with almost disturbing regularity. Peter Suciu, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 In recent years, his musical output slowed — though his catalog is still sampled with regularity, so his credit list continues to expand. Elias Leight, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024 In addition to Saturday being a prime day for attracting an in-person audience, the regularity of the schedule may enable fans to better plan trips to the stadium. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024 Never one to tiptoe out of his preferred studio confines with any regularity, Lynne nonetheless crafted an absolutely dazzling production stocked with gripping visuals (in a pre-Sphere world) and perhaps the most pristine sound ever heard at a rock show. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Regularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regularity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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