regularity

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
  2. noun the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French regularite, from Old French regularite, from Late Latin rēgulāritās, rēgulāritātem, from rēgulāris; see regular. By surface analysis, regular + -ity.

In classic literature

Synonyms

geometrical regularity

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