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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRegular
/ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.lər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Conforming to a standard; usual, normal, or expected.
"She follows a regular schedule to maintain her productivity."
- 1
A person who is a frequent visitor to a particular place.
"He is a regular at the local coffee shop, visiting every morning."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'regula', meaning 'rule' or 'straight rod', entering Middle English via Old French in the 14th century. The term originally pertained to monastic rules before shifting to denote conformity to a standard, uniform frequency, or customary practice.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Regular" is said worldwide
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Régulier
Transliteration: Reh-gyoo-lee-ay
"Il suit un horaire régulier pour être productif."
Regelmäßig
Transliteration: Reh-gel-maess-ig
"Er hat einen regelmäßigen Zeitplan, um produktiv zu bleiben."
Regolare
Transliteration: Reh-go-lah-reh
"Segui un programma regolare per mantenere la produttività."
Regular
Transliteration: Reh-goo-lar
"Sigue un horario regular para mantener su productividad."
Regular
Transliteration: Reh-goo-lar
"Ela segue um horário regular para manter a produtividade."
नियमित
Transliteration: Niyamit
"वह अपनी उत्पादकता बनाए रखने के लिए एक नियमित कार्यक्रम का पालन करती है।"
规律的
Transliteration: Guīlǜ de
"她遵循一个规律的时间表来保持生产力。"
규칙적인
Transliteration: Gyuchikjeogin
"그녀는 생산성을 유지하기 위해 규칙적인 일정을 따릅니다."
定期的な
Transliteration: Teikiteki na
"彼女は生産性を維持するために定期的なスケジュールを守っています。"
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