infrequent
adjective
happening or occurring at long intervals or rarely.
infrequently
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a word derived from
infrequent.
Example Sentences
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“When is ‘Ludwig’ coming back?” is a question I’ve been not infrequently asked since its first season finished on BritBox last spring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
In fact, not infrequently first hikes occur when the economy is so strong that it is in danger of overheating.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
They value their assets infrequently, in the shadows, rather than in the daily sunlight of public markets—and even insiders concede those valuations can be dubious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"The power to call in is used very infrequently and only when a proposal raises issues of more than local importance," it said.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Only infrequently would he come to tea in the Cavendish, since it meant enduring Crick’s booming over the tea room.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
