regularity

Everyday

1. The quality of happening at the same times or in the same way again and again. tree →
2. Being even, neat and following a pattern: the regularity of a shape. tree →
3. How often something happens: "Accidents happen there with worrying regularity." tree →

In the lessons

In maths, regularity means a pattern repeats: a regular polygon has equal sides and angles, and regularity helps you spot number patterns. In science, scientists look for regularities (patterns) in their results. In everyday life, the regularity of a timetable or a heartbeat is something we count on. Phrases: with regularity, with clockwork regularity, regularity of meals.

Examples

• The buses come with great regularity, every ten minutes. tree →
• The regularity of her heartbeat showed she was calm. tree →
• We noticed the regularity of the pattern: 2, 4, 6, 8. tree →
• The bells rang with clockwork regularity. tree →
• Doctors say regularity of sleep helps children learn. tree →
• The regularity of the square's sides makes it a regular shape. tree →
• The pressure of regularity and discipline here stamped the jewel, which in the future the world so well knew. tree →

Note

Noun from "regular". Spelling: regular + ity. In maths, a regular shape has all sides and all angles equal; a pattern with regularity repeats by the same rule.