regularity
UK/.regju'læriti/US
A2
Definitions
n.
The quality of happening or being arranged in a consistent, predictable pattern
规律性；规则性；整齐
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedregularrule, straight stick, standard
+
-ityrelating to, resembling
=regularity
regular + -ity (state/quality) = the quality of being regular: consistency, predictable recurrence. Abstract noun of regular.
Common Collocations
- 1.with regularity有规律地
- 2.clockwork regularity极其规律地
- 3.lack of regularity缺乏规律性
Example Sentences
- 1.
The seasons return with perfect regularity.
- 2.
He visits his parents with clockwork regularity every Sunday.