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Frequency

Description:

Frequency refers to the rate at which something occurs or repeats over a given period of time. It can also indicate the number of occurrences of a particular event or phenomenon within a specific timeframe.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: Frequency
• Adjective: Frequent
• Adverb: Frequently

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. The number of times something occurs or repeats in a given period.

Example sentence: The frequency of earthquakes in this region has significantly increased over the past decade.

2. The range of radio waves within a particular band.

Example sentence: This radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 98.5 FM.

3. The duration or wavelength of a sound or light wave.

Example sentence: The frequency of this sound is too high for human ears to hear.

Adjective:

1. Occurring or appearing often; constant or habitual.

Example sentence: He is a frequent visitor to this museum.

2. Commonly encountered or happening in a specific locality.

Example sentence: The local bakery is a frequent gathering place for the neighborhood residents.

Adverb:

1. On frequent occasions; often.

Example sentence: She frequently visits her grandparents on weekends.

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