regularity

noun

reg·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌre-gyə-ˈler-ə-tē 

also ˌrā-, 

ˌre-gyə-ˈla-rə-tē

also ˌrā-

plural regularities

1

: the quality or state of being regular

2

: something that is regular

Examples of regularity in a Sentence

the regularity of his features

Recent Examples on the Web

Before long, though, the family’s warm reception has turned as cold and rocky as the avalanches that occur with alarming regularity in the vicinity. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2026

The failed effort to kill Christa Pike has placed a harsh spotlight on the practice of capital punishment in America, one of 17 countries to carry out an execution last year, as well as the regularity with which those executions go awry. — New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

But satellite operators may be wary because newer rockets that have for years promised to step up to compete with the Falcon 9 have not yet begun flying with any regularity. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

So, this is better considered a prefab park model on wheels rather than a typical tiny house that will be towed around with any regularity. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for regularity

• angularity
• bipolarity
• capillarity
• cellularity
• circularity
• familiarity
• granularity
• insincerity
• insularity
• modularity
• osmolarity
• popularity

Kids Definition

regularity

noun

reg·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌreg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē 

plural regularities

1

: the quality or state of being regular

2

: something that is regular

Medical Definition

regularity

noun

reg·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌreg-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē 

plural regularities

: the quality or state of being regular

maintain bowel regularity