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frequently-available

|fre-quent-ly-a-vail-a-ble|

B2

/ˈfriːkwəntli əˈveɪləbl/

often accessible

Etymology
Etymology Information

'frequently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'frequentia,' where 'frequent-' meant 'crowded or repeated.' 'Available' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'avaler,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'valoir' meant 'to be worth.'

Historical Evolution

'frequentia' transformed into the Old French word 'frequent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'frequent.' 'Avaler' transformed into the Middle English word 'availe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'available.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'frequent' meant 'crowded or repeated,' and 'available' meant 'to be worth,' but over time they evolved into their current meanings of 'often occurring' and 'accessible or obtainable.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

easily accessible or obtainable on a regular basis.

The product is frequently-available in most supermarkets.

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Last updated: 2025/04/21 10:53