Regularity Meaning
/ˌɹɛɡjuˈlæɹəti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe condition or quality of being regular
nounA particular regular occurrence.
Sentence Examples
The city is laid out with beautiful regularity.
Odysseus and Morpheus are pronounced, with perfect regularity, like Zeus.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of his weekly gym visits helped him maintain a high fitness level.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of her exercise routine contributed significantly to her excellent physical health.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Middle French regularite, from Old French regularite, from Late Latin rēgulāritās, rēgulāritātem, from rēgulāris; see regular. By surface analysis, regular + -ity.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"For Chelsea coach Andre Villas-Boas, this was his most sobering moment in the Premier League and he looked stunned on the sidelines at the regularity with which Chelsea's defence was exposed."
— 2011 October 29, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 3 - 5 Arsenal”, in BBC Sport:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of his weekly gym visits helped him maintain a high fitness level.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of her exercise routine contributed significantly to her excellent physical health.