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Regular

ˈrɛɡjʊlə

Regular definitions
adjective
regular
  1. arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances

    "plant the flags at regular intervals"

    • (of a structure or arrangement) arranged in or constituting a symmetrical or harmonious pattern

      "beautifully regular, heart-shaped leaves"

    • (of a flower) having radial symmetry
  2. recurring at uniform intervals

    "a regular monthly check"

    • done or happening frequently

      "regular border clashes"

    • doing the same thing often or at uniform intervals

      "regular worshippers"

    • defecating or menstruating at predictable times or intervals

      "‘Am I eating and sleeping well? Oh yes, and keeping regular too’"

  3. conforming to or governed by an accepted standard of procedure or convention

    "policies carried on by his ministers through regular channels"

    • of or belonging to the permanent professional armed forces of a country

      "a regular soldier"

    • properly trained or qualified and pursuing a full-time occupation

      "a strong distrust of regular doctors"

    • subject to or bound by religious rule; belonging to a religious or monastic order

      "the regular clergy"

    • rightly so called; complete; absolute (used for emphasis)

      "this place is a regular fisherman's paradise"

  4. used, done, or happening on a habitual basis; usual

    "I couldn't get an appointment with my regular barber"

    • of a normal or ordinary kind

      "egg pasta is richer than regular pasta"

    • not pretentious or arrogant; ordinary and friendly

      "he's a regular guy, not a glamour puss"

    • denoting merchandise, especially food or clothing, of average or standard size

      "a shake and regular fries"

    • (in surfing and other board sports) with the left leg in front of the right on the board

      "Elkerton is a regular footer"

  5. (of a word) following the normal pattern of inflection

    "a regular verb"

  6. (of a figure) having all sides and all angles equal

    "a regular polygon"

    • (of a solid) bounded by a number of equal figures
noun
regular regulars
  1. a regular customer, member of a team, etc.

    "pub regulars"

    • a regular member of the armed forces

      "the garrison consisted of 200 regulars"

    • one of the regular clergy