regular

Definitions


[ˈrɛɡjʊlə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances
(e.g: plant the flags at regular intervals)

- recurring at uniform intervals
(e.g: a regular monthly check)

- conforming to or governed by an accepted standard of procedure or convention
(e.g: policies carried on by his ministers through regular channels)

- used, done, or happening on a habitual basis; usual
(e.g: I couldn't get an appointment with my regular barber)

- (of a word) following the normal pattern of inflection
(e.g: a regular verb)

- (of a figure) having all sides and all angles equal
(e.g: a regular polygon)


Phrases:

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


[ˈrɛɡjʊlə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a regular customer, member of a team, etc.
(e.g: pub regulars)


Phrases:

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




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