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

It has appeared unwilling to be drawn in to the Israel-Hezbollah war, despite frequent Israeli strikes inside Syria targeting Hezbollah and Iranian positions and weapons shipments.

From BBC

And answering doctors’ frequent phone calls posed a logistical challenge in the classroom.

From Los Angeles Times

During Trump’s previous term, advocates for immigrants held frequent “know your rights” sessions and encouraged families to establish contingency plans.

From Los Angeles Times

Newspapers reported that Bracamonte had a long criminal record and had been the victim of frequent attacks.

From BBC

Events and services take place around Armistice Day - 11 November - as well as Remembrance Sunday, and the poppy is a frequent sight throughout.

From BBC

Related Words

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