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frequently

adv.
US //ˈfɹikwəntɫi// UK //fɹˈiːkwəntli// fre·quent·ly
  1. 1 infinitely many times (adv.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Academic Math

    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.

    Example

    In this pattern, the number five appears frequently as the sequence goes on forever.

    Example

    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.

    Usage

    Used specifically in the context of real analysis and topology.
Origin

From frequent + -ly.

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