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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Sobhana Mostary top-scored with 36 for Bangladesh as they chose to bat first in unknown conditions, considering the infrequency of women's cricket played in the United Arab Emirates.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2024
It’s not just the infrequency and unreliability of the buses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 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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