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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 'regularis', meaning 'according to rule', stemming from 'regula' (rule, straight piece of wood). It entered Middle English in the 15th century via Old French, initially referring to religious persons bound by a monastic rule before expanding to general standardized or habitual occurrences.
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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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