frequent

American  

[free-kwuhnt, fri-kwent, free-kwuhnt] / ˈfri kwənt, frɪˈkwɛnt, ˈfri kwənt /

adjective

1. happening or occurring at short intervals.

   to make frequent trips to Tokyo.

2. constant, habitual, or regular.

   a frequent guest.

3. located at short distances apart.

   frequent towns along the shore.

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verb (used with object)

1. to visit often; go often to; be often in.

   to frequent the art galleries.

frequent British  

adjective

1. recurring at short intervals

2. constant or habitual

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verb

1. (tr) to visit repeatedly or habitually

Other Word Forms

• frequentable adjective
• frequenter noun
• frequently adverb
• frequentness noun
• nonfrequent adjective
• nonfrequently adverb
• overfrequent adjective
• overfrequently adverb
• unfrequent adjective
• unfrequentable adjective
• unfrequently adverb
• well-frequented adjective

Etymology

Origin of frequent

First recorded in 1400–50; (for the adjective) late Middle English: “ample, profuse,” from Latin frequent-, stem of frequēns “crowded, full, repeated”; verb derivative of the adjective

Example Sentences

Over time, frequent intake may also play a role in fatty liver disease, similar to other sugary products that spike blood sugar and encourage fat storage in the liver.

From Science Daily

Today, the solar system is far more stable, and major impacts are much less frequent.

From Science Daily

When sleep is repeatedly disrupted by frequent awakenings, shorter sleep duration, or pauses in breathing, the cardiovascular system loses critical recovery time.

From Science Daily

Her frequent appearances are a stark departure from the traditional secrecy surrounding children of the ruling Kim family.

From The Wall Street Journal

"One of my most frequent tics is I clench my stomach and that makes me inhale air, which means that I'm constantly bloated," Smith says.

From BBC

Related Words

• commonplace
• constant
• continual
• incessant
• intermittent
• numerous
• periodic
• persistent
• recurrent
• usual