1. Adjective
Conformed to a rule; agreeable to an established rule, law, principle, or type, or to established customary forms; normal; symmetrical; as, a regular verse in poetry; a regular piece of music; a regular verb; regular practice of law or medicine; a regular building.
2. Adjective
Governed by rule or rules; steady or uniform in course, practice, or occurence; not subject to unexplained or irrational variation; returning at stated intervals; steadily pursued; orderlly; methodical; as, the regular succession of day and night; regular habits.
3. Adjective
Constituted, selected, or conducted in conformity with established usages, rules, or discipline; duly authorized; permanently organized; as, a regular meeting; a regular physican; a regular nomination; regular troops.
4. Adjective
Belonging to a monastic order or community; as, regular clergy, in distinction dfrom the secular clergy.
5. Adjective
Thorough; complete; unmitigated; as, a regular humbug.
6. Adjective
Having all the parts of the same kind alike in size and shape; as, a regular flower; a regular sea urchin.
7. Adjective
Same as Isometric.
8. Adjective
A member of any religious order or community who has taken the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and who has been solemnly recognized by the church.
9. Adjective
A soldier belonging to a permanent or standing army; -- chiefly used in the plural.
10. Noun
a dependable follower (especially in party politics); "he is one of the party regulars"
Vocabulary classified under Media and communication
11. Adjective
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle; "his regular calls on his customers"; "regular meals"; "regular duties"
Vocabulary classified under Research methods
12. Noun
a garment size for persons of average height and weight
Vocabulary classified under Research methods
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