Infrequency

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfriːkwənsi/

Definitions of infrequency

noun the state or quality of being infrequent; rarity

Example Sentences

A1 I rarely see my neighbors due to the infrequency of their visits.

A2 The infrequency of buses in this area makes it difficult to commute.

B1 The infrequency of updates on the project is causing delays.

B2 The infrequency of his phone calls made her question their relationship.

C1 The infrequency of high-level meetings indicates a lack of communication within the company.

C2 The infrequency of her appearances in public has sparked rumors about her health.

Examples of infrequency in a Sentence

formal The infrequency of his visits to the office is becoming a concern.

informal She doesn't come to the gym often, it's like she's allergic to infrequency.

slang Yo, the infrequency of his texts is starting to annoy me.

figurative The infrequency of rain in the desert makes every drop precious.

Grammatical Forms of infrequency

• plural: infrequencies
• comparative: more infrequent
• superlative: most infrequent
• present tense: infrequency
• future tense: will infrequency
• perfect tense: has infrequencied
• continuous tense: is infrequencing
• singular: infrequency
• positive degree: infrequent
• infinitive: to infrequency
• gerund: infrequencing
• participle: infrequenced

Origin and Evolution of infrequency

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'infrequency' originated from the Latin word 'infrequentia' which means seldomness or rarity.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'infrequency' has retained its original meaning of being rare or uncommon, and is commonly used in English to describe occurrences that are not frequent or regular.