Regularity and Rationality: English Vocabulary List

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

"Coffee shops are ubiquitous."

"Coffee shops are ubiquitous in this city and you can find one on almost every corner."

existing or spreading among many people, groups, or communities through communication, influence, or awareness

"Ideas spread widespread quickly."

"The widespread adoption of social media has changed how people communicate and share information globally."

widely accepted or popular among the general public

"His views are mainstream."

"The band's music was too experimental for mainstream radio stations but they gained a loyal following among fans of indie rock and alternative music."

widespread or commonly occurring at a particular time or in a particular place

"The flu is prevalent."

"The prevalent use of smartphones has dramatically altered how we access information and interact with each other daily."

conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea or image of a particular group or thing

"The image is stereotypical."

"The movie portrayed a stereotypical image of teenagers that did not reflect the diversity of real young people."

spreading widely or throughout a particular area or group

"The smell is pervasive."

"The pervasive smell of smoke made it clear that a fire had recently occurred in the building."

taking place every day and thus considered as an ordinary occurrence

"The routine is quotidian."

"The quotidian routine of waking up working and sleeping bored him so he decided to travel."

done regularly or repeatedly, often out of habit

"He is a habitual liar."

"The habitual liar told so many false stories that nobody believed him anymore even when he was actually telling the truth about something important."

familiar with something, often through repeated experience or exposure

"I am accustomed to it."

"She was accustomed to waking up early so the new job schedule did not bother her at all."

a word or phrase that becomes popular or fashionable in a particular field or context, often used to impress or persuade others rather than for its actual meaning or value

"Synergy is a buzzword."

"Innovation is the most popular buzzword in the business world these days."

to make something follow a set standard or rule, ensuring it is consistent and uniform

"The company standardized its procedures."

"The company decided to standardize its operating procedures across all branches to ensure consistent quality of service for customers everywhere."

having the potential of being done successfully

"The plan is feasible."

"The engineer determined that the construction project was feasible within the given budget and timeline so the company decided to move forward with the plans."

able to be defended, justified, or maintained against criticism or opposition

"The theory is tenable."

"The scientist's hypothesis is no longer tenable because new evidence has contradicted it completely."

the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

"The rationale for the new rule is safety."

"She explained the clear rationale behind her decision to change the company policy last month."

occurring or done as a usual part of a process or job

"This is a routine task."

"The routine maintenance of the machinery ensured it operated efficiently and prevented unexpected breakdowns."

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

"She has a regular job."

"He maintains a regular exercise routine to stay healthy and fit."

following the same course of action or behavior over time

"Stay consistent always."

"His story is consistent every time he tells it so I believe he is telling the truth."

widely accepted or popular among the general public

"His ideas are mainstream."

"While once considered radical, her views on environmental protection have now become widely accepted and mainstream."

most common or widespread within a particular context or group

"Cats are predominant pets."

"In this region, deciduous trees are predominant, especially during the autumn months."

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

"His views are orthodox."

"The orthodox medical treatment did not help her so she tried alternative therapies like acupuncture."

relating to or suitable for a whole group or class of things rather than a specific one

"The product is generic."

"The pharmacist offered a generic version of the medication which costs much less than the brand name but works exactly the same way."

having no distinctive charactristics

"The house is average."

"The average temperature in this city during summer is around twenty five degrees Celsius which is very pleasant for outdoor activities."

generally accepted and followed by many people

"He has conventional views."

"The conventional oven cooks food by surrounding it with hot air but the new microwave oven uses electromagnetic waves to heat food much faster."

a tendency or pattern showing how things are changing or developing over time

"Fashion has a trend."

"The upward trend in online shopping indicates a significant shift in consumer behavior."

in a manner that is bound to happen due to underlying circumstances

"It will inevitably rain."

"Given the current economic climate, a recession will inevitably follow the period of rapid growth."

in a way that is always the same

"She consistently arrives on time."

"She consistently arrives on time for work and never misses a day because she is very responsible."

to control or adjust something in a way that agrees with rules and regulations

"Agencies regulate food and drug safety."

"The government agency was created to regulate the pharmaceutical industry and ensure that all new drugs are safe for public use."

logical and consistent, forming a unified and clear whole, especially in arguments, theories, or policies

"Her argument is coherent."

"The coherent essay had a clear introduction body paragraphs and conclusion that followed logically from each other."

(of a person) displaying good judgment

"That was sensible."

"Making a sensible decision to save money now will benefit you greatly in the future."

demonstrating sensible judgment or fairness in decision-making

"The price is reasonable."

"The price of the apartment was reasonable for the neighborhood so they decided to make an offer immediately."

having the ability to be executed or done successfully

"The plan is viable."

"The startup needs a viable business plan before investors will give them any money."