regular

regular
I UK [ˈreɡjʊlə(r)] / US [ˈreɡjələr] adjective ***
1)
a) [usually before noun] arranged so that there is the same amount of time between events or the same amount of space between objects

We hold regular monthly meetings.

on a regular basis:

They come here on a regular basis.

at regular intervals:

The flowers were placed at regular intervals of about four inches.

be/keep in regular contact (with someone):

I keep in regular contact with my sisters.

b) arranged to form an even shape

He was very handsome, with strong regular features.

2)
a) [only before noun] used for describing people who go somewhere or do something frequently

Jason was a regular customer in the shop.

b) used for describing things that people frequently do or things that frequently happen

Regular exercise is essential for good health.

I can assure you that cheating is not a regular occurrence at this school.

3)
a) used for describing things that are ordinary or of average size

The price of regular unleaded petrol is set to rise.

a cheeseburger and regular fries

b) mainly American used for describing someone who is ordinary and pleasant

Tim seems like a regular guy.

4) linguistics following the normal patterns of grammar

regular verbs

5) [only before noun] belonging to a professional army, or consisting of professional soldiers

regular soldiers/troops


Derived word:
regularity
UK [ˌreɡjʊˈlærətɪ] / US [ˌreɡjəˈlerətɪ] noun uncountable
II UK [ˈreɡjʊlə(r)] / US [ˈreɡjələr] noun [countable]
Word forms "regular":
singular regular plural regulars
1)
a) a customer who often goes to the same bar, restaurant, or shop

a pub frequented by loyal regulars

b) someone who often plays a sport with the same team
2) a regular soldier, or a member of the regular armed forces

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