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regularly

/ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ.li/
reg · u · lar · ly

Adjective:regular
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• adverb

1

With a constant or definite pattern; recurring at uniform or fixed intervals of time.

Example

"The committee meets regularly on the first Tuesday of every month to review budget proposals."


2

Frequently; often; as a common or usual practice.

Example

"Doctors advise patients to exercise regularly and maintain a balanced diet for long-term health."


3

In a uniform, symmetrical, or evenly spaced arrangement in space.

Example

"Tall oak trees were planted regularly along both sides of the historic boulevard."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'regular' (derived via Old French from Latin 'regularis', meaning 'containing rules for guidance', from 'regula', meaning 'rule' or 'straight piece of wood') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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