Infrequent

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Not frequent; not happening frequently.
"Such was the station provided for the infrequent services of 1852, when suburban traffic was unheard of, and Hornsey, Colney Hatch & Southgate, Barnet, and Potters Bar were the only intermediate stations on the 17¾ miles between London and Hatfield."

Adjective

1
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals wordnet

Synonyms

rare almost unheard-of cheeseparing chinchy chintzy deficient

Antonyms

galore thick on the ground frequent

Example

"Rain is an infrequent occurrence in this part of the country."

Etymology

From in- + frequent.

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