Contents |
English
Etymology
< Old French reguler, < Late Latin regularis (“‘continuing rules for guidance’”) < Latin regula (“‘rule’”) < regere (“‘to rule, govern’”) < Proto-Indo-European *reg- (“‘move in a straight line’”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
regular (comparative more regular, superlative most regular)
|
Positive regular |
Comparative more regular |
Superlative most regular |
- With constant frequency or pattern.
- (mostly US) Normal; ordinary
- Obeying rules.
- (grammar) (of a verb, plural, etc) Following a set or common pattern.
- The verb "to walk" is regular.
- The noun "mouse" has the irregular plural "mice".
- Frequent or common
- He made regular visits to go see his mother.
- (snowboarding): Riding with the left foot forward.
- Exemplary; excellent example of; utter.
- a regular genius
- a regular John Bull
- (geometry) (of a polygon or a polyhedron) Having all sides of the same length, and all (corresponding) angles of the same size.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- (with constant frequency): irregular
- (normal): irregular
- (obeying rules): irregular
- (grammar): irregular, strong (verbs)
- (snowboarding): goofy
Related terms
Terms which are etymologically related to "regular"Noun
|
Singular regular |
Plural regulars |
regular (plural regulars)
- A member of the British Army as opposed to a member of the Territorial Army or Reserve.
- A frequent, routine visitor to an establishment.
- (Canadian) A coffee with one cream and one sugar.
Translations
member of the British Army
|
|
References
- regular in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- regular in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
Portuguese
Adjective
regular m. and f. (plural regulares)
Verb
regular
Related terms
Related terms
|
|
Spanish
Adjective
regular m. and f. (plural regulares)
- regular, steady, even.
- fair, fairly good, average
- common, ordinary, middling, so-so
- (grammar) regular
Verb
regular (first-person singular present regulo, first-person singular preterite regulé, past participle regulado)
Conjugation
Conjugation of regular (See Appendix:Spanish conjugation.)Related terms
|
|
Clinton News
Mississippi Brilla FC teammates knew exactly what they needed to do Saturday night against the Central Florida Kraze to take the regular season division ...
AASM
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:47:00 GM
A new study suggests that . regular. exercise can lead to multiple improvements in the sleep of teens. The study involved 12 teen athletes who got about 14 hours of vigorous exercise per week. They were compared with 12 controls who ...
Q. Is a credit union better than a regular bank? I would like to know the advantages and disadvantages. I have heard that a credit uinon is better but I don't see how? If it is better should I go ahead and open an account as well keep my other regular bank account open?
Asked by azkoolchik - Tue Jun 19 13:14:44 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There used to be a difference for the consumer (30 years ago)... Today just find the best rates & checking plans you can (for what you need). As long as they're federally insured, you'll be fine. My wife and I use/like; www.GMACBank.com www.INGDirect.com www.EverBank.com Good luck!
Answered by Common Sense - Tue Jun 19 13:26:55 2007
