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Meaning of infrequent
Not happening or done often
Etymology of infrequent
The word "infrequent" has its roots in Latin, with "in-" meaning "not" and "frequens" meaning "crowded, frequent", derived from "frequere", which means "to crowd, throng"
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe something that does not happen often or is not regularly done
Synonyms
rare
uncommon
unusual
scarce
sporadic
occasional
intermittent
irregular
periodic
infrequent
exceptional
extraordinary
anomalous
irregular
unusual
erratic
fitful
spasmodic
desultory
scattered
isolated
few
fleeting
transient
ephemeral
brief
short-lived
momentary
rarefied
uncommon
unwonted
unaccustomed
unfamiliar
Definitions
- Happening or done only occasionally, or not often
- * Not frequent or regular in occurrence or performance
Usage Examples
- The infrequent bus service made it difficult to travel to remote areas
- * Infrequent exercise can lead to a decline in overall health
- * The infrequent updates on the project's status caused confusion among team members