infrequency

noun

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

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Instead, its infrequency, the admissions of wrongdoing, and our historical repudiation of it tells us something far more vital: Americans want a government of laws not men. — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 And no, the relative infrequency of such events compared to the 1940s hardly justifies the silence; what do people think has kept such perennial evil at bay all these years if not conscientious outspokenness? — Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025 Our news team created a timeline showing the growing intensity of pressure on Abbott and the infrequency of pardons by his office. — Manny Garcia, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Jan. 2024 And the infrequency with which the Sox used that lever under Bloom represents a surprise. — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for infrequency

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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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