Frequent

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈfɹiː.kwÉ™nt/

From Old French frequent, from Latin frequens ("crowded, crammed, frequent, repeated, etc."), from Proto-Indo-European *bhrek ("to cram together").

Schwartzman, The Words of Mathematics: An Etymological Dictionary of Mathematical Terms Used in English

Adjective

1. Done or occurring often; common.I take frequent breaks so I don't get too tired.There are frequent trains to the beach available.I am a frequent visitor to that city.
2. Occurring at short intervals.
• Byronfrequent feudal towers
3. Addicted to any course of conduct; inclined to indulge in any practice; habitual; persistent.
• Jonathan SwiftHe has been loud and frequent in declaring himself hearty for the government.
4. (obsolete) Full; crowded; thronged.
• Ben Jonson'Tis Caesar's will to have a frequent senate.
5. (obsolete) Often or commonly reported.
• Massinger'Tis frequent in the city he hath subdued
  The Catti and the Daci.

Related terms

• frequency
• frequently
• infrequent
• frequently asked question (FAQ)

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /fɹiːˈkwÉ›nt/
• Rhymes: -É›nt

From Old French frequenter, from Latin frequentare ("to fill, crowd, visit often, do or use often, etc."), from frequens ("frequent, crowded")

Full definition of frequent

Verb

1. (transitive) To visit often.I used to frequent that restaurant.

Derived terms

• frequenter