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regularity

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɹɛɡjəˈɫɛɹəti// UK //ɹˌɛɡjuːlˈæɹɪti// reg·u·lar·i·ty

n. the quality of something happening at the same time or in the same way over and over. It means something is steady and follows a clear pattern.

n. the state or quality of being constant in occurrence or conforming to a fixed pattern. Often used to describe the frequency of an event or the symmetry of a physical form.


SIMPLE

He exercises with great regularity every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The bus service is praised for its regularity, as vehicles arrive at the station every ten minutes without fail.

COMPLEX

While the individual movements of the dancers appeared chaotic, a certain regularity emerged when viewed from above, revealing a carefully choreographed geometric sequence.

Antonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Middle French regularite, from Old French regularite, from Late Latin rēgulāritās, rēgulāritātem, from rēgulāris; see regular. By surface analysis, regular + -ity.

Usage

Often paired with the preposition 'with' to form adverbial phrases like 'with clockwork regularity'.

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