infrequency

noun

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

Examples of infrequency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And the infrequency with which the Sox used that lever under Bloom represents a surprise. Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023 The infrequency of those dips speaks to how well Baltimore has played with Mullins on the roster. Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 31 May 2023 But due to its relative infrequency in the West compared to other types, such as breast, cervical and colon cancer, the United States does not routinely screen for gastric cancer. Angela Yang, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2023 Robust insurance protections for bank deposits and the infrequency of bank failures afford security for account holders, making deposits safe even as the industry undergoes turmoil, experts told ABC News. Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2023 See all Example Sentences for infrequency 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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