Regularity
Regularity noun - The quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate.
Tendency and regularity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tendency" instead a noun "Regularity".
Tendency
Tendency noun - An established pattern of behavior.
Regularity and tendency are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Regularity" instead a noun "Tendency".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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He is described as charming with extreme regularity, and has the tendency to fall passionately in love (with various girls) and deliver romantic speeches (occasionally hilariously out of context) while rescuing them from some emotional or social dragon.
Source: Prince Charming -
Even the Jedi Knight's medic is a bit of a glory hound whose ability to cure rare diseases is only overshadowed by his tendency to consort with Hutts and various other criminals (and then get into trouble with alarming regularity).
Source: Back-Alley Doctor
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