frequently
UK: /ˈfriː.kwənt.li/ | US: /ˈfriː.kwənt.li/
adv. occurring often or at short intervals
adv. repeatedly over time
The word "frequently" derives from the Latin frequens, meaning "crowded" or "repeated," which evolved into the English adjective "frequent" (meaning "occurring often"). The suffix "-ly" is an Old English adverbial marker, turning adjectives into adverbs. Thus, "frequently" literally means "in a manner that occurs often." The shift from "crowded" to "repeated" reflects the idea of events packed closely together in time.
She checks her email frequently throughout the day.
This bus runs frequently during peak hours.
He frequently visits his grandparents on weekends.
Errors occur more frequently in rushed work.
The term is frequently used in academic discussions.