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Adjectives of Time and Place - Adjectives of Frequency

These adjectives describe how often or how frequently events or actions occur, conveying attributes such as "frequent", "intermittent", "rare", etc.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Time and Place
occasional
occasional
[Adjective]

happening or done from time to time, without a consistent pattern

Ex: She enjoys the occasional glass of wine with dinner. 
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frequent
frequent
[Adjective]

done or happening regularly

Ex: She made frequent trips to the gym to maintain her fitness. 
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infrequent
infrequent
[Adjective]

happening at irregular intervals

Ex: He made infrequent visits to his hometown since moving away. 
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hourly
hourly
[Adjective]

done or taking place every hour

Ex: The hourly train service made commuting between cities convenient. 
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daily
daily
[Adjective]

done, happening, or produced every day

Ex: He enjoys solving the daily crossword puzzle. 
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nightly
nightly
[Adjective]

occurring every night

Ex: The hotel offers nightly turn-down service for its guests. 
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weekly
weekly
[Adjective]

happening, done, or made every week

Ex: They attended their weekly yoga class on Monday evenings. 
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monthly
monthly
[Adjective]

happening or done once every month

Ex: Their monthly meetings allow the team to align on goals and address any challenges. 
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quarterly
quarterly
[Adjective]

occurring or done once every three months

Ex: The company held its quarterly earnings call to update investors on its financial performance. 
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yearly
yearly
[Adjective]

appearing, made, or happening once a year

Ex: The company holds a yearly conference to discuss new developments and strategies. 
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annual
annual
[Adjective]

happening, done, or made once every year

Ex: They celebrated their annual family reunion in the summer. 
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seasonal
seasonal
[Adjective]

typical or customary for a specific time of year

Ex: They enjoyed seasonal fruits and vegetables from the local farmer's market. 
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everyday
everyday
[Adjective]

taking place each day

Ex: Drinking coffee has become an everyday habit for him. 
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periodic
periodic
[Adjective]

taking place or repeating at consistent, set intervals over time

Ex: The fire alarm undergoes periodic testing to ensure it’s functioning properly. 
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circadian
circadian
[Adjective]

referring to biological processes in living organisms that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle, primarily influenced by natural light and dark periods

Ex: The circadian rhythm dictates when we feel most alert and when we feel drowsy. 
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repetitive
repetitive
[Adjective]

happening repeatedly or done multiple times

Ex: The repetitive motion of typing for hours led to a strain injury in her wrist. 
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recurrent
recurrent
[Adjective]

repeatedly happening or reappearing, often at regular intervals

Ex: Patients suffering from recurrent bouts of depression often need long-term medication and therapy. 
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recurring
recurring
[Adjective]

happening or appearing repeatedly

Ex: She experienced recurring headaches every few days. 
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seldom
seldom
[Adjective]

rarely occurring or happening

Ex: He makes seldom appearances at social events. 
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