Frequency
/ˈfriː.kwən.si/noun
The rate at which something occurs over a particular period of time.
Did you know?In ancient times, the concept of frequency was tied to the movement of celestial bodies, believed to influence human fate and energies in astrology.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhrēg-
“to break or shatter, suggesting a disruption in continuity.”
Latin
Latin
frequentia
“a crowd or multitude, indicating something that occurs in a repeated manner.”
Old French
Old French
frequence
“the quality of being frequent or habitual.”
14th Century
Middle English
frequencie
“the state of occurring often, especially in contexts of time or events.”
Modern English
English
frequency
“the measure of how often an event occurs, particularly in scientific contexts.”