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    reg·u·lar
    [ˈreɡ(yə)lər]
    adjective
    regular (adjective)
    1. arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances:
      "place the flags at regular intervals" · "a regular arrangement"
      • (of a structure or arrangement) arranged in or constituting a symmetrical or harmonious pattern:
        "beautifully regular, heart-shaped leaves"
      • botany
        (of a flower) having radial symmetry.
    2. recurring at uniform intervals:
      "a regular monthly check" · "her breathing became deeper, more regular"
      • done or happening frequently:
        "regular border clashes" · "parties were a fairly regular occurrence"
      • (of a person) doing the same thing or going to the same place frequently or at uniform intervals:
        "a regular visitor"
      • (of a person) defecating or menstruating at predictable times:
        "“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 deputies through regular channels"
      • of or belonging to the permanent professional armed forces of a country:
        "a regular soldier"
      • (of a person) properly trained or qualified and pursuing a full-time occupation:
        "a strong distrust of regular doctors"
      • christian church
        subject to or bound by religious rule; belonging to a religious or monastic order. Contrasted with secular.
        "the regular clergy"
      • informal
        dated
        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; customary:
      "I couldn't get an appointment with my regular barber" · "our regular suppliers"
      • NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISH
        of a normal or ordinary kind; not special:
        "it's richer than regular pasta"
      • NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISH
        (of a person) not pretentious or arrogant; ordinary and friendly:
        "advertising agencies who try to portray their candidates as regular guys"
      • (chiefly in commercial use) denoting merchandise, especially food or clothing, of average, medium, 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.
    5. grammar
      (of a word) following the normal pattern of inflection:
      "a regular verb"
    6. geometry
      (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 (noun) · regulars (plural noun)
    1. a regular customer or member, for example of a bar, store, or team:
      "attracting a richer clientele as its regulars"
      • a regular member of the armed forces:
        "the garrison consisted of 200 regulars"
      • US ENGLISH
        a member of a political party who is faithful to that party:
        "he plans to sell tickets to the big-money party regulars"
      • christian church
        one of the regular clergy.
    Origin
    late Middle English: from Old French reguler, from Latin regularis, from regula ‘rule’.
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    Similar and Opposite Words
    adjective
    1. arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances:
      methodical
      systematic
      structured
      well ordered
      orderly
      efficient
      smooth-running
      streamlined
      disciplined
      planned
      businesslike
      meticulous
      punctilious
      well organized
      well regulated
      well planned
      Opposite:
      haphazard
    2. recurring at uniform intervals:
      uniform
      even
      consistent
      constant
      unchanging
      unvarying
      orderly
      systematic
      fixed
      symmetrical
      rhythmic
      steady
      smooth
      Opposite:
      irregular
      erratic
      unsteady
    3. conforming to or governed by an accepted standard of procedure or convention:
      established
      conventional
      orthodox
      proper
      formal
      official
      fixed
      stated
      approved
      sanctioned
      bona fide
      standard
      usual
      traditional
      classic
      time-honored
      tried and tested
      tried and trusted
      Opposite:
      irregular
      experimental
    4. used, done, or happening on a habitual basis; usual; customary:
      usual
      normal
      customary
      habitual
      routine
      typical
      everyday
      accustomed
      established
      expected
      wonted
      ordinary
      daily
      common
      Opposite:
      unusual
    noun
    1. a regular customer or member, for example of a bar, store, or team:
      customer
      buyer
      purchaser
      shopper
      consumer
      user
      patient
      patron
      habitué
      frequenter
      clientele
      patronage
      public
      market
      trade
      business
      punter
      vendee
      emptor
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