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in·fre·quent
 infrequent
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
fri
kw
 nt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
happening seldom or at long intervals.
infrequent earthquakes- synonyms:
- irregular, periodic
- antonyms:
- frequent
- similar words:
- casual, intermittent, occasional, rare, sporadic, uncommon
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| definition 2: |
not happening regularly or habitually; occasional.
an infrequent quarrel- synonyms:
- occasional
- antonyms:
- frequent, habitual
- similar words:
- casual, rare, sporadic, uncommon, uncustomary, unusual
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| definition 3: |
small in number or widely spaced.
infrequent towns along a desert highway- synonyms:
- sparse
- similar words:
- few and far between, scant, scarce
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adverb + (adj.)infrequent
fairly, generally, highly, increasingly, rather, relatively
(adj.)infrequent
+ adverb
rarely
(adj.)infrequent
+ noun
act,
appearance,
basis,
call,
communication,
condom,
contact,
effect,
evaluation,
event,
exposure,
feedback,
foray,
incident,
interval,
mediator,
meeting,
monitoring,
occasion,
occurrence,
opportunity,
outbreak,
outing,
period,
protest,
purchase,
rain,
recruitment,
return,
smile,
testing,
trader,
traveler,
trip,
use,
user,
visit,
visitor
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| derivations: |
infrequently (adv.), infrequency (n.) |
The word infrequent
contains the following part:
in-2
Latin
prefix
that means not, without
  More about this word part:
The prefix in-2 occurs in Latin loanwords and attaches to Latinate bases. The bases of most words prefixed with in-2 are independent
adjectives ( inadvertent
, incognizant
), although the base adjective may no longer be in widespread use (as with incessant
). Exceptions include iniquitous
and indignant
. -in 2 has multiple forms, as the 'n' sound in in-2 assimilates to the initial sound of the base to which it is attached. See the assimilated forms ig-, il-2, im-2, and ir-2.
Example words:
inaccurate, inadvertent, inalienable, inanimate, inappropriate, inapt, inarticulate, inaudible, inauspicious, incapable, incessant, incest, incognito, incognizant, incommensurate, incommodious, incompetent, incomplete, incomprehensible, inconceivable, inconclusive, incongruous, inconsiderate, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconvenient, incorporeal, incorrect, incorrigible, incorrupt, incredible, incredulous, incurable, indecorous, indefeasible, indefinite, indelible, indemnify, independence, independent, indescribable, indestructible, indignant, indirect, indispose, indistinct, individual, indivisible, indolent, indomitable, indubitable, inedible, ineffable, inefficient, ineluctable, inept, inequality, inequity, ineradicable, inert, inevitable, inexorable, inexpensive, inexpiable, inexplicable, infallible, infamous, infelicitous, infidel, infidelity, infinite, infinitesimal, infirmity, informal, infrequent, inimical, inimitable, iniquitous, iniquity, injure, injury, innocuous, innominate, inordinate, insane, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insipid, insolent, insomnia, insouciant, insuperable, intangible, interminable, intractable, intransigent, intransitive, intrepid, invaluable, inveracity, invincible, invisible, irregular
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