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   reg·u·lar

   /ˈreɡ(yə)lər/

   adjective

   • 1. arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances: "place 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
   • ▪ (of a person) doing the same thing or going to the same place frequently or at uniform intervals: "a regular visitor"
   • ▪ (of a person) defecating or menstruating at predictable times: "“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 deputies through regular channels" Similar establishedconventionalorthodoxproperformalofficialfixedstatedapprovedsanctionedbona fidestandardusualtraditionalclassictime-honoredtried and testedtried and trustedOpposite irregularexperimental
   • ▪ of or belonging to the permanent professional armed forces of a country: "a regular soldier"
   • ▪ (of a person) 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; customary: "I couldn't get an appointment with my regular barber" Similar usualnormalcustomaryhabitualroutinetypicaleverydayaccustomedestablishedexpectedwontedordinarydailycommonOpposite unusual
   • ▪ of a normal or ordinary kind; not special: North American "it's richer than regular pasta"
   • ▪ (of a person) not pretentious or arrogant; ordinary and friendly: North American "advertising agencies who try to portray their candidates as regular guys"
   • ▪ (chiefly in commercial use) denoting merchandise, especially food or clothing, of average, medium, 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.
   • 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 or member, for example of a bar, store, or team: "attracting a richer clientele as its regulars"
   • ▪ a regular member of the armed forces: "the garrison consisted of 200 regulars"
   • ▪ a member of a political party who is faithful to that party: "he plans to sell tickets to the big-money party 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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   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. Synonym Discussion of Regular.

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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.

4. 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.

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   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.

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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.

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

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   Adjective. Noun. Filter. adjective. Conforming in form, build, or arrangement to a rule, principle, type, standard, etc.; orderly; symmetrical. Regular features. Webster's New World. Usual; customary. His regular seat. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Orderly, even, or symmetrical. Regular teeth. American Heritage.

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   regular meaning, definition, what is regular: happening every hour, every week, every ...: Learn more.

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    having the same or a fixed system, procedure, etc., for something: The verb walk in English is a regular verb because it forms its past tense as walked. steady and even; not changing: a regular heartbeat.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishregular - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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    Definition of regular adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.