infrequency
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of infrequency
First recorded in 1590–1600, infrequency is from the Latin word infrequentia fewness. See infrequent, -ency
Example Sentences
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She added that the infrequency of buses in rural areas also leaves wheelchair users at a disadvantage compared to cities or bigger towns.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2024
Its infrequency leaves an anticipation of when it might shine again.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2023
This very slender line of succession is another reason for the infrequency with which Nijinska’s works are seen.
From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2023
They happen in schools, workplaces, homes, nightclubs, and on public streets, but with surprising infrequency on public transportation.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2022
The staffs insouciance may have reflected the infrequency of acute injuries.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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