OFTENNESS

frequency, frequence, oftenness

(noun) the number of occurrences within a given time period; “the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second”; “the frequency of his seizures increased as he grew older”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

oftenness (uncountable)

(rare) The quality of happening often; frequency.

Synonyms

• frequency; see also commonness

Source: Wiktionary


Of"ten*ness, n.

Definition: Frequency. Hooker.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

6 June 2025

PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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