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Synonyms & Similar Words
normal
standard
usual
customary
habitual
routine
ordinary
familiar
common
typical
expected
predictable
consistent
uniform
steady
stable
constant
orderly
methodical
systematic
periodic
recurrent
repeated
frequent
incessant
continual
unbroken
uninterrupted
ceaseless
relentless
regularized
regulated
standardized
normalized
Meaning of Regular
The primary meaning of the word "Regular" is something that is normal or usual, following a standard or routine.
Definitions
- Used to describe something that happens or is done at the same time every day, week, month, etc.
- Used to describe something that is normal or usual, not special or unusual
- Used to describe a shape with equal sides and angles, especially a polygon or a polyhedron
- Used in mathematics to describe a polygon with equal sides and angles
Etymology of Regular
The word "Regular" comes from the Latin word "regularis", meaning "straight" or "ruled", which is derived from "regula", meaning "rule" or "straight stick"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is in accordance with a rule or standard
Example Uses
- The bus service is regular, with buses running every 10 minutes
- She has a regular exercise routine to stay healthy
- The company has a regular meeting every Monday morning
- The polygon is regular, with all sides and angles equal
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
irregular
unusual
abnormal
extraordinary
exceptional
unpredictable
inconsistent
uneven
unstable
chaotic
disorderly
erratic
sporadic
occasional
rare
infrequent
intermittent
broken
disrupted
disturbed
turbulent