frequently
/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.56 in modern English
25
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
adv
For infinitely many terms of the sequence.
Example Sentences
- "This question arises frequently."
- "He was enrolled but frequently didn't attend class."
- "As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time."
- "The NFA has been a flashpoint for advocates, who say that silencers are not frequently used in crime and believe that the silencers and other weapons regulated under the law, including machine guns and short-barreled rifles and shotguns, are protected by the Second Amendment."
Etymology
Etymology tree English frequent Middle English -ly English -ly English frequently From frequent + -ly.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/
- British English: /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/
Inflected Forms
more frequently (comparative)
most frequently (superlative)