regularity (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *regularity*:
NOUN	attribute	regularity, geometrical regularity	a property of polygons
attribute	regularity	the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate

regularity > pronunciation
Sounds	reh.gyahleh'rahtiy
Rhymes	ability ... zloty: 638 rhymes with tiy...

English > *regularity*: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaning	A property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles.
Synonym	geometrical regularity
Broader	symmetry, symmetricalness, correspondence, balance	(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation
Spanish	regularidad geométrica
Catalan	regularitat
Adjectives	regular	symmetrically arranged

English > *regularity*: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaning	The quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate.
Example	"he was famous for the regularity of his habits"
Attributes	irregular	contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
Attributes	regular	In accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
Narrower	cyclicity, periodicity	The quality of recurring at regular intervals
	even spacing	regularity of spacing
	evenness, invariability	A quality of uniformity and lack of variation
	orderliness, methodicalness	The quality of appreciating method and system
	steadiness	The quality of being steady--regular and unvarying
	uniformity	A condition in which everything is regular and unvarying
Broader	quality	An essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
Opposite	irregularity, unregularity	not characterized by a fixed principle or rate
Spanish	regularidad
Catalan	regularitat
Adjectives	regular	in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
	regular	relating to a person who does something regularly
	regular	not deviating from what is normal
	regular	regularly scheduled for fixed times
	regular	conforming to a standard or pattern
	regular	occurring at fixed intervals
	regular	in accord / accord with regular practice or procedure

HyperDic: regularity