frequency
/ˈfɹiːkwənsi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: frequencies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.
Noun
Examples
With growing confidence, the Viking’s raids increased in frequency.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The property of occurring often rather than infrequently.
Noun
Examples
The FAQ addresses questions that come up with some frequency.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “frequency” mean?
The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.
Is “frequency” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.