frequency
Translation
frequency, rate
Examples
The frequency of accidents has decreased.
The frequency of accidents has decreased.
What is the frequency of this radio station?
What is the frequency of this radio station?
Grammar Patterns
the frequency of (sth.) the rate at which something occurs The frequency of accidents has decreased.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rate, incidence, occurrence; Antonyms: infrequency, rarity
Etymology
From Latin 'frequentia', from 'frequens' (crowded, frequent). The '-ency' suffix denotes a quality or state.
Memory Tips
Relates to how 'frequently' something happens. That's its frequency.