regularity
noun
reg·u·lar·i·ty
ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē 
also ˌrā-,
ˌre-gyə-ˈla-rə-tē,
also ˌrā-
plural regularities
1
: the quality or state of being regular
2
: something that is regular
Examples of regularity in a Sentence
the regularity of his features
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Early experiments with sound recording and photography seemed to undermine the dances’ importance and regularity.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
The Loons started to get forward with more regularity, and Fitz provided the first shot on target in the 57th minute.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
Autonomous boats, ships, submarines, and miscellaneous watercraft for naval service have been popping with a certain regularity in recent years, with many of them retrofitted into commercial hulls or built along the lines of conventional warships.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Regularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regularity. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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regularity
noun
reg·u·lar·i·ty
ˌreg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural regularities
1
: the quality or state of being regular
2
: something that is regular
Medical Definition
regularity
noun
reg·u·lar·i·ty
ˌreg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē
plural regularities
: the quality or state of being regular
maintain bowel regularity
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