Regular: meaning, definitions and examples

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regular

 

[ ˈrɛɡjʊlər ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

expression

arranged or recurring at intervals

Synonyms

consistent, periodic, routine

Examples of usage

  • The team has regular meetings every Monday.
  • She has a regular exercise routine.
  • He visits his parents on a regular basis.
Context #2 | Noun

size

a person who attends or visits a place or event regularly

Synonyms

frequent visitor, loyal customer

Examples of usage

  • He is a regular at the local bar.
  • She is a regular customer at the bakery.
Context #3 | Noun

newspaper

a size of newspaper

Synonyms

copy, edition, issue

Examples of usage

  • I read the sports section in the regular.

Translations

Translations of the word "regular" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regular

🇮🇳 नियमित

🇩🇪 regelmäßig

🇮🇩 biasa

🇺🇦 регулярний

🇵🇱 regularny

🇯🇵 定期的な

🇫🇷 régulier

🇪🇸 regular

🇹🇷 düzenli

🇰🇷 정기적인

🇸🇦 منتظم

🇨🇿 pravidelný

🇸🇰 pravidelný

🇨🇳 定期的

🇸🇮 redni

🇮🇸 reglulegur

🇰🇿 тұрақты

🇬🇪 რეგულარული

🇦🇿 mütəmadi

🇲🇽 regular

Etymology

The word 'regular' originated from the Latin word 'regulāris', meaning 'of a rule'. It was first used in the 14th century to refer to something following a set rule or pattern. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to consistency, frequency, and standard sizes. 'Regular' is commonly used in everyday language to describe something that is normal, routine, or in accordance with a particular standard.

See also: irregular, irregularly, regularity, regularize, regularly, regulars.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,062, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.