frequency
gb/fɹˈikwənsi/ us/fɹˈikwənsi/
B1
English
~ 2500
gyakoriság, sűrűség, frekvencia, rezgésszám
NOUN
B1
1
gyakoriság
B1
sűrűség
B1
Usage pattern:
the frequency of [something]
The frequency of buses has increased during rush hour.
Csúcsidőben nőtt a buszjáratok sűrűsége.
Doctors recommend regular exercise at a frequency of three times a week.
Az orvosok rendszeres testmozgást javasolnak heti három alkalommal.
This radio works on a frequency of 101.4 FM.
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has risen.
We measured the frequency of her visits to the library.
Learner examples
The frequency of the trains is every 10 minutes.
A vonatok tízpercenként járnak.
I listen to music on this radio frequency.
Ezen a rádiófrekvencián hallgatok zenét.
The frequency of rain is high in April.
We check the machine’s frequency every week.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'frequency' with 'speed'. Frequency is how often something happens, not how fast it happens.
Meaning
Rate of occurrence over time
Collocations
high frequency
|low frequency
|frequency range
|frequency band
|frequency measurement
Synonyms
rate (More general term for speed or pace of occurrence; not limited to repeated events.)
|
occurrence rate (Specifically refers to how often something happens, similar to 'frequency' but more formal.)
Antonyms
rarity (Refers to something happening very seldom, opposite of high frequency.)
Themes
science
|statistics
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How often something happens during a certain time.
The number of times something happens or is repeated in a particular period or within a given sample.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
frekvencia
B2
rezgésszám
C1
Usage pattern:
[wave/signal] frequency
The radio operates on a frequency of 98.3 MHz.
A rádió 98,3 MHz-es frekvencián működik.
Bats use high-frequency sounds to navigate.
A denevérek magas frekvenciájú hangokat használnak a tájékozódáshoz.
This device can detect frequencies up to 20 kHz.
We adjusted the frequency to get a clearer signal.
Learner examples
The TV works on this signal frequency.
A tévé ezen a jelfrekvencián működik.
We measure the sound's frequency in hertz.
A hang frekvenciáját hertzben mérjük.
A high frequency sound can be hard to hear.
The radio changes to a different frequency.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'frequency' with 'volume' when talking about sound. Frequency is how fast the waves repeat, volume is how loud it is.
Meaning
Wave cycles per second
Collocations
radio frequency
|signal frequency
|ultrasonic frequency
|sound frequency
Synonyms
pitch (In sound context, refers to perceived highness or lowness, related to frequency but subjective.)
Antonyms
wavelength (Inverse physical property related to frequency; higher frequency means shorter wavelength.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
How many times a wave repeats in one second, measured in hertz.
The number of complete oscillations or cycles of a wave that occur in one second, measured in hertz.
Grammar
Dictionary form
frequency
IPA
GB/fɹˈikwənsi/
US/fɹˈikwənsi/
Syllables & stress
fre - quency (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fre)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: frequency
- Plural: frequencies, frequency
Word family
Forms
frequencies
noun
Core family
frequent
adjective B1
frequently
adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
infrequent
adjective
infrequently
adverb
Expressions
high frequency
1/hˈaɪ fɹˈikwənsi/
fixed phrase
Happening often or fast cycles
Happening very often, or with many cycles per second (in science).
Examples
- High-frequency trading happens in milliseconds.
- This machine works at a high frequency.
low frequency
1/lˈoʊ fɹˈikwənsi/
fixed phrase
Happening rarely or slow cycles
Happening not often, or with few cycles per second (in science).
Examples
- Low-frequency sounds can travel long distances.
- Low-frequency events are harder to study.
radio frequency
1/ɹˈeɪdioʊ fɹˈikwənsi/
fixed phrase
technical
Electromagnetic range for communication
A range of electromagnetic waves used for sending and receiving signals like radio or TV.
Examples
- The police use a special radio frequency for communication.
- You need to tune to the right radio frequency.