Word adverb
frequently
adv.
US /ˈfɹikwəntɫi/ UK /fɹˈiːkwəntli/ fre·quent·ly
Definition
- 01 C2 Proficiency
happening for an endless number of points in a mathematical pattern.
occurring for infinitely many terms of a sequence. This technical sense is used to describe properties that hold true for an unlimited number of indices.
Simple“In this pattern, the number five appears frequently as the sequence goes on forever.”
In context“A sequence is said to be frequently in a set if it enters that set for an infinite number of indices, even if it also leaves it infinitely often.”
UsageUsed specifically in the context of real analysis and topology.
Synonyms
Usage frequently reported · frequently appear · frequently apply
Etymology
From frequent + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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