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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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   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.

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

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   happening or doing something often, especially at the same time every week, year, etc: a regular occurrence. a regular visitor to Brussels. We arranged to meet on a regular basis. regular adjective (USUAL) usual or normal: I couldn't see my regular dentist. regular adjective (SIZE) B1. being a standard size: a burger and regular fries.

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

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   5 days ago · 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 . The man sat at his regular table near the window.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishregular adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryREGULAR definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   2 days ago · 1. adjective. Regular events have equal amounts of time between them, so that they happen, for example, at the same time each day or each week. Get regular exercise. We're going to be meeting there on a regular basis. Synonyms: frequent, daily, repeated, constant More Synonyms of regular. regularly adverb [ADV with v]

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

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   Informal Terms. decent; straightforward; nice: a regular guy. [ before a noun] absolute; complete; thoroughgoing: We have a regular flood here. Military [ before a noun] being or belonging to the permanently organized, or standing, army of a state. n. [ countable] a habitual customer or client, or one who has been present for a long time. Clothing.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › regularRegular Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of REGULAR. 1. a : happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way : occurring every day, week, month, etc. He works regular hours. [=he works at the same time every work day] He has never held a regular [= steady] job. Most days she follows a regular routine/schedule.