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reg·u·lar / ˈregyələr; ˈreg(ə)lər/ • adj. 1. arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, esp. with the same space between individual instances: place the flags at regular intervals a regular arrangement. ∎ happening in such a pattern with the same time between individual instances; recurring at short uniform intervals: a regular monthly check her breathing became deeper, more regular. ∎ (of a person) doing the same thing or going to the same place with the same time between individual instances: regular worshipers. ∎ (of a structure or arrangement) arranged in or constituting a symmetrical or harmonious pattern: beautifully regular, heart-shaped leaves. ∎ (of a person) defecating or menstruating at predictable times. 2. 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: a regular visitor. 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: the regular clergy.Contrasted with secular (sense 2). ∎ inf. 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. ∎ of a normal or ordinary kind; not special: it's richer than regular pasta. ∎ (chiefly in commercial use) denoting merchandise, esp. food or clothing, of average, medium, or standard size: a shake and regular fries. ∎ (of a person) not pretentious or arrogant; ordinary and friendly: advertising agencies who try to portray their candidates as regular guys. ∎ (of coffee) of a specified type, such as caffeinated, or prepared in a specified way, such as black or with cream: one regular coffee and three decafs. ∎ (in surfing and other board sports) with the left leg in front of the right on the board. 5. Gram. (of a word) following the normal pattern of inflection: a regular verb. 6. Geom. (of a figure) having all sides and all angles equal: a regular polygon. ∎ (of a solid) bounded by a number of equal figures. 7. Bot. (of a flower) having radial symmetry. • n. 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. ∎ 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. PHRASES: keep regular hours do the same thing, esp. going to bed and getting up, at the same time each day.DERIVATIVES: reg·u·lar·ly adv. |
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"regular." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "regular." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-regular.html "regular." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-regular.html |
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REGULAR. A term in general use and in LINGUISTICS for items and aspects of language that conform to general RULES. A regular verb in English has four forms, and the construction of three of those forms is predictable from the first (uninflected) form: play, plays, playing, played. On the other hand speak is an IRREGULAR verb. It has five forms, the last two of which are unpredictable: speak, speaks, speaking, spoke, spoken. See ANALOGY.
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TOM McARTHUR. "REGULAR." Concise Oxford Companion to the English Language. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. TOM McARTHUR. "REGULAR." Concise Oxford Companion to the English Language. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O29-REGULAR.html TOM McARTHUR. "REGULAR." Concise Oxford Companion to the English Language. 1998. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O29-REGULAR.html |
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regular †subject to a religious rule XIV; conforming to a rule, principle, or standard XVI. ME. reguler (later with ending assim. to L.) — OF. reguler (mod. régulier) — L. rēgulāris, f. rēgula RULE; see -AR.
So regularize XVII (once; thereafter not before XIX). regulate (-ATE3) control, adjust. XVII. f. pp. stem of late L. rēgulāre. Hence regulation, regulator XVII. |
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T. F. HOAD. "regular." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "regular." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-regular.html T. F. HOAD. "regular." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-regular.html |
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REGULARCustomary; usual; with no unexpected or unusual variations; in conformity with ordinary practice. An individual's regular course of business, for example, is the occupation in which that person is normally engaged to gain a livelihood. |
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"Regular." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Regular." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437703718.html "Regular." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437703718.html |
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "regular." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "regular." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-regular.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "regular." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-regular.html |
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regular adj.
1. of or belonging to the permanent professional armed forces of a country: a regular soldier. n. a regular member of the armed forces. |
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"regular." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "regular." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-regular.html "regular." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-regular.html |
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regular •ampulla, bulla, fuller, Müller, pula, puller
•titular • Weissmuller • wirepuller
•incunabula, tabular
•preambular • glandular • coagula
•angular, quadrangular, rectangular, triangular
•Dracula, facula, oracular, spectacular, vernacular
•cardiovascular, vascular
•annular, granular
•scapula • capsular • spatula
•tarantula • nebula • scheduler
•calendula
•irregular, regular
•Benbecula, molecular, secular, specular
•cellular • fibula • Caligula • singular
•auricular, curricula, curricular, diverticula, funicular, lenticular, navicular, particular, perpendicular, testicular, vehicular, vermicular
•primula
•insular, peninsula
•fistula, Vistula
•globular
•modular, nodular
•binocular, jocular, ocular
•oscular
•copula, popular
•consular • formula • tubular • uvula
•jugular
•avuncular, carbuncular
•crepuscular, majuscular, minuscular, muscular
•pustular
•circular, semicircular, tubercular
•Ursula
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"regular." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 12 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "regular." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 12, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-regular.html "regular." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-regular.html |
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