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regularity
/ˌrɛɡ.jəˈlær.ə.ti/
the state of being consistent or uniform
The regularity of his morning routine helped him stay productive.
His consistent daily habits contributed to his productivity.
general
the quality or state of being regular or consistent in occurrence, behavior, or appearance
The regularity of the train schedule made commuting predictable.
The trains ran at consistent intervals, making travel planning easier.
Her regularity in attending classes improved her grades.
Her consistent attendance led to better academic performance.
Often used to describe predictable patterns in time, behavior, or systems.
Collocations
maintain regularitykeep something consistent or uniformdisrupt regularityinterfere with a consistent pattern
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Regularity is often used to describe schedules, habits, or systems that operate predictably.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While regularity is useful, avoid using it in contexts where 'consistency' or 'uniformity' would be clearer.
Word Origin
From Middle French 'régularité', from Latin 'regularis' (regular) + '-ity' (state of being).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in contexts involving schedules, behavior, or systems where predictability is valued.
Word Breakdown
regular
consistent or uniform
root-ity
state or quality of
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