infrequency

noun

in·​fre·​quen·​cy (ˌ)in-ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē How to pronounce infrequency (audio)
: rarity of occurrence

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And no, the relative infrequency of such events compared to the 1940s hardly justifies the silence; what do people think has kept such perennial evil at bay all these years if not conscientious outspokenness? Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025 Our news team created a timeline showing the growing intensity of pressure on Abbott and the infrequency of pardons by his office. Manny Garcia, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Jan. 2024 And the infrequency with which the Sox used that lever under Bloom represents a surprise. Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023 The infrequency of those dips speaks to how well Baltimore has played with Mullins on the roster. Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 31 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for infrequency

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of infrequency was in 1677

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“Infrequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infrequency. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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