regularity

Universal Words noun [U] 1 [U] the fact that the same thing happens again and again, and usually with the same length of time between each time it happens: Aircraft passed overhead with monotonous regularity. * None of the lights seemed to work with any regularity. 2 [U] the fact that sth is arranged evenly or in an organized pattern: the striking regularity of her features 3 [C] a thing that has a pattern to it: to observe regularities in the behaviour of the animals * the patterns and regularities of social life compareIRREGULARITY