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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The infrequency with which he released music made D’Angelo’s albums much more of an event when they eventually appeared.
From BBC
The 26-year-old is a regular in England's white-ball sides at the top of the order but given the infrequency of women's Tests, in Bloemfontein she was learning on the job.
From BBC
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
Although West Brom have dominated matches between these two teams, the infrequency of recent meetings has coincided with a huge swing in fortune.
From BBC
It’s not just the infrequency and unreliability of the buses.
From Los Angeles Times
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