'frequently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'frequentia,' where 'frequens' meant 'crowded or repeated.' 'stated' comes from the Latin 'status,' meaning 'position or condition.'

'frequentia' transformed into the Old French word 'frequent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'frequent.' 'Status' evolved into the Old French 'estat,' leading to the modern English 'state.'

Initially, 'frequentia' meant 'crowded or repeated,' and 'status' meant 'position or condition.' Over time, 'frequently-stated' evolved to mean 'often mentioned or expressed.'