First Known Use: 14th century
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1regular
adjective reg·u·lar \ˈre-gyə-lər, ˈre-g(ə-)lər also ˈrā-\
: happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way : occurring every day, week, month, etc.
: happening at times that are equally separated
: happening or done very often
Full Definition of REGULAR
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: belonging to a religious order
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a : formed, built, arranged, or ordered according to some established rule, law, principle, or type b (1) : both equilateral and equiangular <a regular polygon> (2) : having faces that are congruent regular polygons and all the polyhedral angles congruent <a regular polyhedron> c of a flower : having the arrangement of floral parts exhibiting radial symmetry with members of the same whorl similar in form
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a : orderly, methodical <regular habits> b : recurring, attending, or functioning at fixed, uniform, or normal intervals <a regular income> <a regular churchgoer> <regular bowel movements>
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a : constituted, conducted, scheduled, or done in conformity with established or prescribed usages, rules, or discipline b : normal, standard: as (1) : absolute, complete <a regular fool> <the office seemed like a regular madhouse> (2) : thinking or behaving in an acceptable, normal, or agreeable manner <was a regular guy> c (1) : conforming to the normal or usual manner of inflection (2) : weak 7 d of a postage stamp : issued in large numbers over a long period for general use in prepayment of postage
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: of, relating to, or constituting the permanent standing military force of a state <the regular army> <regular soldiers>
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Origin of REGULAR
Middle English reguler, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin regularis regular, from Latin, of a bar, from regula rule — more at rule
Related to REGULAR
- Antonyms
- inconstant, infrequent, irregular
Synonym Discussion of REGULAR
regular, normal, typical, natural mean being of the sort or kind that is expected as usual, ordinary, or average. regular stresses conformity to a rule, standard, or pattern <the club's regular monthly meeting>. normal implies lack of deviation from what has been discovered or established as the most usual or expected <normal behavior for a two-year-old>. typical implies showing all important traits of a type, class, or group and may suggest lack of strong individuality <a typical small town>. natural applies to what conforms to a thing's essential nature, function, or mode of being <the natural love of a mother for her child>.
2regular
noun
: someone who goes somewhere very often
: someone who often or usually performs, plays, etc.
: something that is average or usual in quality or size
Full Definition of REGULAR
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: one who is regular: as a : one of the regular clergy b : a soldier in a regular army c : one who can be trusted or depended on <a party regular> d : a player on an athletic team who usually starts every game e : one who is usually present or participating; especially : a long-standing regular customer
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: something of average or medium size; especially : a clothing size designed to fit a person of average height
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First Known Use of REGULAR
15th century
Related to REGULAR
- Synonyms
- dogface, fighter, legionary, legionnaire, man-at-arms, soldier, serviceman, trooper, warrior
- Antonyms
- civilian
REGULAR[1] Defined for Kids
regular
adjective reg·u·lar \ˈre-gyə-lər\
Definition of REGULAR for Kids
1
: steady in practice or occurrence : happening on or as if on a schedule <a regular routine> <The club holds regular meetings.>
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: following established usages or rules <regular procedures>
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: 1normal 1 <Practice will be at the regular time.> <The regular price is $15.>
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: following the usual manner of inflection <“Talk” is a regular verb, but “say” is not.>
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: having all sides equal and all angles equal <a regular polygon>
— reg·u·lar·ly adverb
Synonym Discussion of REGULAR
regular, normal, and typical mean being of the sort that is considered to be usual, ordinary, or average. regular is used of something that follows a rule, standard, or pattern. <The team has regular afternoon practice.> normal is used of something that does not vary from what is the most usual or expected. <That's normal behavior for a two-year-old.> typical is used of something that shows all the important characteristics of a type or group. <Ours is a typical small town.>
Medical Dictionary
regular
adjective reg·u·lar \ˈreg-yə-lər\
Medical Definition of REGULAR
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: having or constituting an isometric system <regular crystals>
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: conforming to what is usual or normal: as a : recurring or functioning at fixed or normal intervals <regular bowel movements> b : having menstrual periods or bowel movements at normal intervals
—reg·u·lar·ly adverb
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