regularity
Americannoun
plural
regularities-
the fact or quality of happening at fixed or predictable intervals.
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the fact or quality of happening habitually, routinely, or frequently.
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a uniform or even quality.
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a well-ordered or methodical quality.
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the fact or quality of conforming to a rule, prescribed procedure, principle, etc.
Other Word Forms
- irregularity noun
Example Sentences
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Because of this remarkable regularity, astronomers can use powerful radio telescopes to measure the exact arrival times of these pulses and search for subtle patterns linked to phenomena such as low-frequency gravitational waves.
From Science Daily
"In just ten years, recurring patterns and regularity have developed in the drainage, with massive and abrupt changes in meltwater inflow on a timescale of hours to days," said Humbert.
From Science Daily
“Is someone helping you?” asked Judge Gary Tanaka at a Dec. 17 hearing in his Torrance courtroom where she had been appearing with such regularity that the clerk knows her by first name.
From Los Angeles Times
"She's doing things that we haven't seen from a female player previously with as much regularity."
From BBC
The King, who revealed his diagnosis in February last year, is not described as being in remission or "cured" but the regularity of his treatment will be significantly reduced in the new year.
From BBC
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