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

Recent Examples on the Web

Establishing a consistent bathroom routine can help reinforce your body's natural patterns and support long-term regularity. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026

Similarly, fiber promotes satiety and fullness, as well as digestive health and regularity. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026

But the most rodent regularity, 10 each, were counted on top of boxes of syrups and to-go items and in a cabinet under a kitchen prep table. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026

Moreover, Citadel is an outlier in an industry that disappoints investors with surprising regularity. — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for regularity

• angularity
• bipolarity
• capillarity
• cellularity
• circularity
• familiarity
• granularity
• insincerity
• insularity
• modularity
• osmolarity
• popularity

Kids Definition

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