Frequent
/ˈfriː.kwənt/noun
Occurring or happening often; also, to visit or attend a place regularly.
Did you know?English inherited “frequent” from Latin, where it could describe a large gathering, a busy location, or something occurring repeatedly.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
frequēns
“Crowded, numerous, abundant, common, or regular”
Classical Latin
Latin
frequentāre
“To visit often, fill with people, or assemble frequently”
12th–13th Century
Old French
frequent
“Frequent or repeated; occurring often”
15th Century
English
frequent
“Common or occurring often”
16th Century
English
frequent
“To visit or attend regularly, preserving the Latin verbal sense”
Modern English
English
frequent
“Happening often, or visiting a place regularly”
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