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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

: belonging to a religious order

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

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>

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

: 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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to REGULAR

Synonyms: constant, frequent, habitual, periodic, periodical, repeated, steady

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

: 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

: 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 Defined for Kids

regular

adjective reg·u·lar \ˈre-gyə-lər\

Definition of REGULAR for Kids

: steady in practice or occurrence : happening on or as if on a schedule <a regular routine> <The club holds regular meetings.>

: following established usages or rules <regular procedures>

: ¹normal 1 <Practice will be at the regular time.> <The regular price is $15.>

: following the usual manner of inflection <“Talk” is a regular verb, but “say” is not.>

: 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

: having or constituting an isometric system <regular crystals>

: 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