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infrequency

American  
[in-free-kwuhn-see] / ɪnˈfri kwən si /
Also infrequence

noun

  1. state of being infrequent.


Etymology

Origin of infrequency

First recorded in 1590–1600, infrequency is from the Latin word infrequentia fewness. See infrequent, -ency

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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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