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Meaning of Infrequent
The primary meaning of the word "Infrequent" is something that does not happen or is done very often.
Definitions
- Happening or done very rarely
- * Not frequent or regular
Etymology of Infrequent
The word "Infrequent" has its roots in Latin, with "in-" meaning "not" and "frequens" meaning "crowded" or "frequent", which is derived from "frequere", meaning "to crowd" or "to throng".
Example Uses
- The infrequent buses made it difficult to travel to the remote village.
- * Infrequent exercise can lead to a range of health problems.
- * The infrequent rain showers made the plants struggle to survive.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
frequent
common
regular
usual
customary
habitual
recurrent
repeated
repeated
periodic
incessant
continuous
constant
steady
persistent
uninterrupted
unbroken
ceaseless
endless
continuous
perpetual
chronic
inveterate
ingrained