infrequent — Happening rarely or not occurring very often.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Happening rarely or not occurring very often.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfrikwənt/
Example Sentences
- My boss's compliments are so infrequent that I frame them when I get one.
- Due to his busy schedule, his calls home became infrequent.
- The bus service to that remote village is infrequent.
infrequent
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈfrikwənt/]
Happening rarely or not occurring very often.
Happening rarely or not occurring very often.
Infrequent sightings bring consequent discoveries, with subsequent revelations!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin frequens meaning 'crowded, repeated, or occurring often,' combined with the negative prefix in- meaning 'not.'
Breakdown
in- (not) + frequent (happening often) = not happening often
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My boss's compliments are so infrequent that I frame them when I get one.”
“Due to his busy schedule, his calls home became infrequent.”
“The bus service to that remote village is infrequent.”
“Her social media posts are infrequent but always thoughtful.”
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