frequent

[ adjective free-kwuhnt; verb fri-kwent, free-kwuhnt ]

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.

verb (used with object)

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

   to frequent the art galleries.

frequent

adjective

1. recurring at short intervals
2. constant or habitual

verb

1. tr to visit repeatedly or habitually

Derived Forms

• freˈquenter, noun
• ˈfrequentness, noun
• freˈquentable, adjective
• ˈfrequently, adverb

Other Words From

• fre·quenta·ble adjective
• fre·quenter noun
• frequent·ness noun
• non·frequent adjective
• non·frequent·ly adverb
• over·frequent adjective
• over·frequent·ly adverb
• un·frequent adjective
• un·frequent·ly adverb
• unfre·quenta·ble adjective
• well-fre·quented adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of frequent¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of frequent¹

C16: from Latin frequēns numerous; perhaps related to Latin farcīre to stuff

Example Sentences

He reported every year from the St Patrick’s Day receptions at the White House in Washington, and was a frequent visitor to Brussels, especially before and after the Brexit vote in 2016.

From BBC

Psychotic-like experiences resemble symptoms of psychosis, but are milder, less frequent and much more common than psychotic disorders.

From Science Daily

"With more frequent and intense hurricanes due to climate change, our model could significantly improve the accuracy of wind field predictions," said Hu.

From Science Daily

If a child's anger becomes severe, frequent, or unmanageable, it may be helpful to consult a therapist or counselor.

From Science Daily

Average consumers are pulling back on discretionary spending, experts say, and may be frequenting their favorite restaurants less.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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