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   regular

   /ˈrɛɡjʊlə/

   adjective

   • 1. arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances: "plant the flags at regular intervals" Similar methodicalsystematicstructuredwell orderedwell organizedorderlyefficientsmooth-runningstreamlinedwell regulateddisciplinedplannedwell plannedbusinesslikemeticulouspunctiliousOpposite haphazard
   • ▪ (of a structure or arrangement) arranged in or constituting a symmetrical or harmonious pattern: "beautifully regular, heart-shaped leaves"
   • ▪ (of a flower) having radial symmetry.
   • 2. recurring at uniform intervals: "a regular monthly check" Similar uniformevenconsistentconstantunchangingunvaryingorderlysystematicfixedsymmetricalrhythmicsteadyevenuniformconstantunchangingunvaryingsmoothOpposite irregularerraticirregularunsteady
   • ▪ done or happening frequently: "regular border clashes" Similar frequentrepeatedcontinualrecurrentperiodichabitualconstantperpetualoft repeatedrepetitivenumerousOpposite occasional
   • ▪ doing the same thing often or at uniform intervals: "regular worshippers"
   • ▪ defecating or menstruating at predictable times or intervals: "‘Am I eating and sleeping well? Oh yes, and keeping regular too’"
   • 3. conforming to or governed by an accepted standard of procedure or convention: "policies carried on by his ministers through regular channels" Similar establishedconventionalorthodoxproperformalofficialfixedstatedapprovedsanctionedbona fidestandardusualtraditionalclassictime-honouredtried and testedtried and trustedOpposite irregularexperimental
   • ▪ of or belonging to the permanent professional armed forces of a country: "a regular soldier"
   • ▪ properly trained or qualified and pursuing a full-time occupation: "a strong distrust of regular doctors"
   • ▪ subject to or bound by religious rule; belonging to a religious or monastic order: "the regular clergy"
   • ▪ rightly so called; complete; absolute (used for emphasis): informal, dated "this place is a regular fisherman's paradise" Similar utterrealabsolutecompletethoroughthoroughgoingtotalunmitigatedoutrightout-and-outperfectconsummatesurpassingsheerrankpureunqualifiedinveteratepositivedyed-in-the-wooltrue-blueundilutedunalloyedunadulteratedin every respectfull-boreinformal:deep-dyedrightproperfairarchaic:arrantrare:right-down
   • 4. used, done, or happening on a habitual basis; usual: "I couldn't get an appointment with my regular barber" Similar usualnormalcustomaryhabitualroutinetypicaleverydayaccustomedestablishedexpectedwontedordinarydailycommonOpposite unusual
   • ▪ of a normal or ordinary kind: North American "egg pasta is richer than regular pasta"
   • ▪ not pretentious or arrogant; ordinary and friendly: North American "he's a regular guy, not a glamour puss"
   • ▪ denoting merchandise, especially food or clothing, of average or standard size: "a shake and regular fries"
   • ▪ (in surfing and other board sports) with the left leg in front of the right on the board: "Elkerton is a regular footer"
   • 5. (of a word) following the normal pattern of inflection: "a regular verb"
   • 6. (of a figure) having all sides and all angles equal: "a regular polygon"
   • ▪ (of a solid) bounded by a number of equal figures.

   noun

   • 1. a regular customer, member of a team, etc.: "pub regulars"
   • ▪ a regular member of the armed forces: "the garrison consisted of 200 regulars"
   • ▪ one of the regular clergy.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French reguler, from Latin regularis, from regula ‘rule’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › regularRegular Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of REGULAR is constituted, conducted, scheduled, or done in conformity with established or prescribed usages, rules, or discipline. How to use regular in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREGULAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REGULAR definition: 1. happening or doing something often: 2. existing or happening repeatedly in a fixed pattern…. Learn more.

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   Regular definition: usual; normal; customary. See examples of REGULAR used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › regularRegular - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Things that occur in a particular order or a certain way can be called regular. You might have a regular group of patients you visit when you're volunteering at the hospital, or a roommate who insists on sitting down together for regular meals.

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   reg·u·lar. (rĕg′yə-lər) adj. 1. Customary, usual, or normal: the train's regular schedule. 2. Orderly, even, or symmetrical: regular teeth. 3. In conformity with a fixed procedure, principle, or discipline. 4. Well-ordered; methodical: regular habits. 5. Occurring at fixed intervals; periodic: regular payments. 6.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREGULAR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   REGULAR definition: 1. repeated with the same amount of time or space between one thing and the next: 2. happening or…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREGULAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use regular when referring to the thing, person, time, or place that is usually used by someone. For example, someone's regular place is the place where they usually sit.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › regularRegular Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Regular Definition. Conforming in form, build, or arrangement to a rule, principle, type, standard, etc.; orderly; symmetrical. Regular features. Usual; customary.

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › regularregular - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jul 11, 2024 · Synonyms: cyclical, frequent; see also Thesaurus: periodic. Antonyms: irregular, noncyclic. He made regular visits to go see his mother. ( grammar, of a verb, plural, etc) Following a set or common pattern; according to the normal rules of a given language. [from 17th c.] Synonym: (verbs) weak.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › regularregular - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    reg•u•lar (reg′ yə lər), adj. usual; normal; customary: to put something in its regular place. evenly or uniformly arranged; symmetrical: regular teeth.