Frequently

Pronunciation

Origin

frequent + -ly

Full definition of frequently

Adverb

1. At frequent intervals.
• 2013, Stephen P. Lownie, David M. Pelz, Stents to Prevent Stroke, 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.
2. This question arises frequently.
3. (mathematics, of a sequence) For infinitely many terms of the sequence.

Synonyms

• as often as not, often, oftenly, oftentimes, occasionally