(n) the number of occurrences within a given time period, Syn. frequence, oftenness, Example:the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second; the frequency of his seizures increased as he grew older
n.; pl.Frequencies [ L. frequentia numerous attendance, multitude: cf. F. fréquence. See Frequent. ] 1. The condition of returning frequently; occurrence often repeated; common occurence; as, the frequency of crimes; the frequency of miracles. [ 1913 Webster ]
The reasons that moved her to remove were, because Rome was a place of riot and luxury, her soul being almost stifled with, the frequencies of ladies' visits. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A crowd; a throng. [ Obs. ] B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]