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

Dasgupta added that regularity, going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, is a piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

The work and regularity of the 12-Step program, for many of us in recovery, offers an important framework. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Over time, Oura also measures your cardio capacity, cardiovascular age, and sleep regularity. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026

The specific activity seems to be less important than the regularity. — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 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