infrequency

noun

in·​fre·​quen·​cy (ˌ)in-ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē How to pronounce infrequency (audio)
Synonyms of infrequencynext
: rarity of occurrence

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Essentially, the Dolphins at least temporarily have opted for F-1 and Miami Open over Super Bowls, a decision that can be justified from a financial standpoint because of the annual revenue generated by those two events compared to the infrequency of Super Bowls being awarded to one city. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026 The scoring infrequency is a feature of soccer...not a bug. Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The pandemic escalated the pricing on dining out and the infrequency of social interactions. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 But the relative infrequency of sightings makes each and every one even more exciting. Stefanie Waldek, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for infrequency

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of infrequency was in 1677

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“Infrequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infrequency. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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