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How do you spell Frequency?

Correct spelling

frequency

FREQU + ENCY. Ends in ENCY.

Why is frequency spelled this way?

From Latin frequentia, a crowding. FREQUENS (crowded). Frequency is how often something crowds into a given space of time — repetition measured by density.

Common misspellings of frequency

frequancyfrequensyfreqencyfrequincy

Example

The frequency of buses increased.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "frequency". FREQU + ENCY. Ends in ENCY.
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