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

Antioxidant-rich and full of gentle fiber, berries like blueberries and raspberries support gut health and encourage regularity. —Lauren Manaker, SELF, 10 Mar. 2026

Crises erupt across the world with alarming regularity, and yet the biannual fashion shows press on. —Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026

By January, the fastball cut sharper through the zone and the breaking ball landed with more regularity. —Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Through geometric and statistical analysis, the team concluded that 80% of the configurations displayed coherent spatial regularities. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 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