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regular adjective [ ˈrɛɡjʊlə ]

• arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances.
• "plant the flags at regular intervals"
Similar: methodical, systematic, structured, well ordered, well organized, orderly, efficient, smooth-running, streamlined, well regulated, disciplined, planned, well planned, businesslike, meticulous, punctilious,
Opposite: haphazard,
• recurring at uniform intervals.
• "a regular monthly check"
Similar: uniform, even, consistent, constant, unchanging, unvarying, orderly, systematic, fixed, symmetrical, rhythmic, steady, smooth,
Opposite: irregular, erratic, unsteady,
• conforming to or governed by an accepted standard of procedure or convention.
• "policies carried on by his ministers through regular channels"
Similar: established, conventional, orthodox, proper, formal, official, fixed, stated, approved, sanctioned, bona fide, standard, usual, traditional, classic, time-honoured, tried and tested, tried and trusted,
Opposite: irregular, experimental,
• used, done, or happening on a habitual basis; usual.
• "I couldn't get an appointment with my regular barber"
Similar: usual, normal, customary, habitual, routine, typical, everyday, accustomed, established, expected, wonted, ordinary, daily, common,
Opposite: unusual,
• (of a word) following the normal pattern of inflection.
• "a regular verb"
• (of a figure) having all sides and all angles equal.
• "a regular polygon"

regular noun

• a regular customer, member of a team, etc.
• "pub regulars"
Origin: late Middle English: from Old French reguler, from Latin regularis, from regula ‘rule’.


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