infrequent
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- infrequency noun
- infrequently adverb
Etymology
Origin of infrequent
First recorded in 1525–35, infrequent is from the Latin word infrequent- (stem of infrequēns ). See in- 3, frequent
Example Sentences
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Khamenei lives under the tightest security, and his relatively infrequent public appearances are never announced in advance or broadcast live.
From Barron's
Traditional punch cards have gone by the wayside because they treat infrequent visitors and heavy spenders the same, which leave top customers feeling underappreciated, says Evercore ISI analyst David Palmer.
From Barron's
“In 20 years working at coastal fire departments, I had yet to respond to a shark attack. They’re very infrequent,” Warner said.
From Los Angeles Times
Frequent users received a supplement every day, while infrequent users were given supplements less often than once a day.
From Science Daily
Amazon has been selling pricey electronics and appliances on its website for years, but those purchases are infrequent, said Josh Lowitz, a partner at Consumer Intelligence Retail Partners.
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