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Regular

/ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.lər/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Conforming to a standard; usual, normal, or expected.

    "She follows a regular schedule to maintain her productivity."
As noun
  1. 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

The word 'regular' originates from the Latin 'regularis', meaning 'according to rule', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted from a strict adherence to rules to a more general sense of consistency and uniformity.

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