The city is laid out with beautiful regularity.
Source: tatoeba (44800)
Regularity
/ˌɹɛɡjuˈlæɹəti/
Synonyms for "regularity" (198 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (40)
arrangementarraybalancebilateral symmetrycadenceceaselessnesschatteringclockwork regularityconcordconformitycongruityconsistencyconstancyconstant flowcontinualnesscontinuitycorrespondencedaily rounddependabilitydeployment
Adjective(4 words)
behavioural stabilityconsistent timingcyclic patterndaily stability
Noun(14 words)
clockworkscommon repetitive patternconsistenceconsistenciesconsistencyconsistent weekly patterncustomarynesscyclicitydailinessdaily patterndata patterndata patternsdegree of normalitydegree of regularity
Strong matches (59)
Adjective(7 words)
economic patterngerman ordnunghabitual consistencymathematical patternmicrobial homogeneitynonseasonal patternobservable repetitive pattern
Noun(8 words)
everydaynessgeometrical regularityhold steadylawfulnesslevel of regularitymore methodicalmore patternednatural system patterns
Verb(1 words)
keep the same
Related words (99)
Noun(32 words)
observable weekly patternordinarinesspattern a designpattern a garmentpattern after classicspattern after teacherpattern basednesspattern conceptpattern in datapattern the calendarpattern weeklypatterningspatternsperiodicityphenomenonsportuguese periodicamentepredictabilitypredictable energy deliveryregularity discoveryregularity of routines
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scientific natural phenomenonspacing uniformitystability focusedstandardnesssteadinesssystematicnesstendencyuniform effectusualnessweeklinessyear-round consistencyyearliness
oilinessorderorderlinessorganizationoscillationpaceparallelismpatternpeaceperpetuitypolaritypredictabilityproportionproportionalityproprietypulsationpunctualityquick firequietquietude
Show 43 more words
rapid firerapid recurrencerapid successionrapidityrealismreliabilityrepetitionrhythmroutinesamelinesssamenesssatininesssetupshapelinesssilkinesssingsongsleeknessslicknessslipperinesssmoothnessstabilitystaccatosteadinessstructurestutteringsuavitysustainmentsymmetricalnesssymmetrysystemtattootranquillitytreadmilltrilateral symmetryundeviationundifferentiationuniformityunintermissionuninterruptionunvariationvelvetinessvibrationwholesomeness
Adjective(4 words)
repeating patternsrepetitive patternsstrong periodicitytypical weekly patterns
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: arrangement, array, balance, behavioural stability, bilateral symmetry.
- Sentence evidence is available for regularity, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "regularity".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "regularity"
Keep "regularity" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "regularity" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "regularity", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "regularity" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
3 entriesCollocations
5 entriesclass attendanceconsistent practicedaily routineregular schedulesteady pattern
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Odysseus and Morpheus are pronounced, with perfect regularity, like Zeus.
Source: tatoeba (2030718)
The silent man seemed even more clumsy than usual, and drank champagne with regularity and determination out of sheer nervousness.
Source: tatoeba (3719488)
Her face had neither regularity of feature nor beauty of complexion, but her expression was sweet and amiable, and her large blue eyes were singularly spiritual and sympathetic.
Source: tatoeba (6375016)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "regularity"?
Closest matches include arrangement, array, balance, behavioural stability, bilateral symmetry.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "regularity"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.