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regula

reg·u·la
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reg-yuh-luh]
    • /ˈrɛg yə lə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reg-yuh-luh]
    • /ˈrɛg yə lə/

Definitions of regula word

  • noun plural regula (in a Doric entablature) a fillet, continuing a triglyph beneath the taenia, from which guttae are suspended. 1
  • noun regula a rule or norm 0
  • noun regula a fillet below the taenia from which the guttae hang in Doric entablature 0

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Origin of regula

First appearance:

before 1555
One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin rēgula ruler, pattern (akin to rēx king, regere to rule; see -ule)

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Parts of speech for Regula

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

regula popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

regula usage trend in Literature

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