frequently-transmitted
|fre-quent-ly-trans-mit-ted|
/ˈfriːkwəntli-trænzˈmɪtɪd/
often passed on
Etymology
'frequently-transmitted' originates from the combination of 'frequently' and 'transmitted'. 'Frequently' comes from Latin 'frequentia', meaning 'crowded' or 'numerous', and 'transmitted' comes from Latin 'transmittere', meaning 'to send across'.
'frequently' evolved from the Latin 'frequentia' through Old French 'frequent', and 'transmitted' evolved from Latin 'transmittere' through Middle English 'transmitten'.
Initially, 'frequently' meant 'crowded' or 'numerous', and 'transmitted' meant 'to send across'. Over time, they combined to describe something that is often passed on.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring or being passed on often or regularly.
The flu is a frequently-transmitted virus during the winter months.
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Last updated: 2025/06/22 03:51