Frequency — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē/ fre·quen·cy

Meaning & Definition of Frequency

Frequency (noun)

  1. the fact or condition of occurring frequently
  2. the number of times that a periodic function repeats the same sequence of values during a unit variation of the independent variable
  3. the number, proportion, or percentage of items in a particular category in a set of data

Frequency (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the fact or state of happening often

    "the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable"

    similar: commonness, frequence, frequentness, prevalence
    related: chronicity, constancy, continuousness, regularity, appearance, incidence, occurrence
    opposite: infrequence, infrequency, rareness, uncommonness, unusualness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Frequency

The most common words with a similar meaning to Frequency:

commonness, frequence, frequentness, prevalence

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Frequency

Words with the opposite meaning of Frequency:

infrequence, infrequency, rareness, uncommonness, unusualness

Related Words for Frequency

chronicity, constancy, continuousness, regularity, appearance, incidence, occurrence

Word Forms of Frequency

Inflections: frequencies

Origin & Etymology of Frequency

First known use: 1600

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Frequency

Words & Phrases Containing Frequency

frequency distribution, frequency modulation, frequency response, extremely high frequency, extremely low frequency, gene frequency, high frequency, low frequency, medium frequency

Frequently Asked Questions about Frequency

What does "Frequency" mean?

"Frequency" means the fact or condition of occurring frequently. As a noun, it is defined as: the fact or condition of occurring frequently.

What is another word for "Frequency"?

Other words for "Frequency" include commonness, frequence, frequentness and prevalence. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Frequency" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Frequency"?

There are 11 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Frequency". Common alternatives include commonness, frequence, frequentness and prevalence.

What is the opposite of "Frequency"?

Antonyms of "Frequency" include infrequence, infrequency, rareness, uncommonness and unusualness.

How do you use "Frequency" in a sentence?

Examples of "Frequency" in a sentence: "the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable".

Is "Frequency" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Frequency" is a noun.

Is "Frequency" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Frequency" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Frequency"?

"Frequency" is pronounced /ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē/ and divided into syllables as fre·quen·cy.