(regularities)
1.
A ~ is the fact that the same thing always happens in the same circumstances. (FORMAL)
Children seek out regularities and rules in acquiring language.
N-COUNT
2.
see also regular
(regularities)
1.
A ~ is the fact that the same thing always happens in the same circumstances. (FORMAL)
Children seek out regularities and rules in acquiring language.
N-COUNT
2.
see also regular
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012