English dictionary
regular
/'r/E/g/j//@/l/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
ExamplesHis regular calls on his customers.
Regular meals.
Regular duties.
Antonyms irregularSource: WordNet 3.0
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(used of the military) belonging to or engaged in by legitimate army forces
ExamplesThe regular army.
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(of solids) having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume can be determined with a suitable geometric formula
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not constipated
Synonyms unconstipatedAntonyms constipatedSource: WordNet 3.0
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Conformed to a rule; agreeable to an established rule, law, principle, or type, or to established customary forms; normal; symmetrical; as, a <i>regular</i> verse in poetry; a <i>regular</i> piece of music; a <i>regular</i> verb; <i>regular</i> practice of law or medicine; a <i>regular</i> building.
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noun
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a regular patron
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a soldier in the regular army
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a dependable follower (especially in party politics)
ExamplesHe is one of the party regulars.
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a garment size for persons of average height and weight
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A member of any religious order or community who has taken the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and who has been solemnly recognized by the church.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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often used as intensifiers
ExamplesA regular morass of details.
A regular nincompoop.
Synonyms veritableSource: WordNet 3.0
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conforming to a standard or pattern
ExamplesFollowing the regular procedure of the legislature.
A regular electrical outlet.
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regularly scheduled for fixed times
ExamplesAt a regular meeting of the PTA.
Regular bus departures.
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in accord with regular practice or procedure
ExamplesTook his regular morning walk.
Her regular bedtime.
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occurring at fixed intervals
ExamplesA regular beat.
Synonyms evenSource: WordNet 3.0
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relating to a person who does something regularly
ExamplesA regular customer.
Synonyms steadySource: WordNet 3.0
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symmetrically arranged
ExamplesRegular features.
A regular polygon.
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not deviating from what is normal
ExamplesHer regular bedtime.
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officially full-time
ExamplesRegular students.
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