Infrequency
noun
Infrequency refers to the state of being infrequent; a quality of happening rarely.
The infrequency of train delays impressed the passengers.
Often appears as...
- infrequency of rainfall
- infrequency of visits
Usage tips
Neutral
general, usage, occurrence
noun
Infrequency refers to the state of being infrequent; a quality of happening rarely.
The infrequency of train delays impressed the passengers.
Often appears as...
- infrequency of rainfall
- infrequency of visits
Usage tips
Neutral
general, usage, occurrence
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Common Usage
Infrequency often describes events or phenomena that are not regularly encountered.
The infrequency of snow in this region is surprising.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Relevance
Use it to discuss situations where something happens less than expected.
The infrequency of meetings made updates rare.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Context
When describing scientific phenomena, infrequency suggests a need for further examination.
The infrequency of a rare species' appearance can indicate environmental changes.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Usage
Infrequency often describes events or phenomena that are not regularly encountered.
The infrequency of snow in this region is surprising.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Relevance
Use it to discuss situations where something happens less than expected.
The infrequency of meetings made updates rare.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Context
When describing scientific phenomena, infrequency suggests a need for further examination.
The infrequency of a rare species' appearance can indicate environmental changes.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Usage
Infrequency often describes events or phenomena that are not regularly encountered.
The infrequency of snow in this region is surprising.
Pro Tip 2/3Contextual Relevance
Use it to discuss situations where something happens less than expected.
The infrequency of meetings made updates rare.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Context
When describing scientific phenomena, infrequency suggests a need for further examination.
The infrequency of a rare species' appearance can indicate environmental changes.
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