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/ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə(ɹ)/adj
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Bound by religious rule; belonging to a monastic or religious order (often as opposed to secular).

2

Having a constant pattern; showing evenness of form or appearance.

3

Both equilateral and equiangular; having all sides of the same length, and all (corresponding) angles of the same size

4

Whose faces are all congruent regular polygons, equally inclined to each other.

5

Demonstrating a consistent set of rules; showing order, evenness of operation or occurrence.

6

Of a moon or other satellite: following a relatively close and prograde orbit with little inclination or eccentricity.

7

Well-behaved, orderly; restrained (of a lifestyle etc.).

8

Happening at constant (especially short) intervals.

9

Following a set or common pattern; according to the general rules of a given language.

10

Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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