Synonyms of frequency

frequency

noun

ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē 

as in prevalence

the fact or state of happening often

the frequency of twins in that family is remarkable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prevalence
• frequence
• occurrence
• incidence
• commonness
• frequentness
• continuousness
• regularity
• chronicity
• constancy
• appearance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• infrequency
• unusualness
• rareness
• uncommonness
• infrequence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frequency

In recent years, criticism of the utility companies has grown over the frequency of rate hike requests, particularly as severe weather events have become more frequent due to global warming, leading to more power outages. — Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

According to state guidance, a quarter-mile around a train station has to be rezoned if 48 to 71 high-frequency commuter rail trains make daily stops there. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

ZincFive says the feature allows the system to respond to the high-frequency power pulses associated with AI training and inference workloads. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

The network connected computers on Hawaiian islands using ultrahigh-frequency radio, transmitting information over radio waves instead of cables. — IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026