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Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-free-kwuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈfri kwənt

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Définition of infrequent

Origin :
  • 1530s, from Latin infrequentem (nominative infrequens) "occurring seldom, unusual," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + frequens (see frequent). Related: Infrequently.
  • adj not happening regularly
Example sentences :
  • Such "datives of manner or respect" are not infrequent with adj.
  • Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown
  • So altogether effective a weapon should never rust from infrequent use!
  • Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
  • Of the infrequent visitors who came thither, none knelt or prayed.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • I had become a not infrequent visitor to the Level of the Free Women.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • Still, their friendship got no further than these infrequent visits.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • Their duties were slight and infrequent, so that they had plenty of leisure.
  • Extract from : « The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras » by Jules Verne
  • These men who remained in camp were enjoying the infrequent luxury of a day off.
  • Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden
  • Such deference is no infrequent tribute to well-bred reserve.
  • Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
  • To be sure, one reply of the physicians is not infrequent and carries some weight.
  • Extract from : « Psychotherapy » by Hugo Mnsterberg
  • The stream was one that he had, at infrequent intervals, visited before.
  • Extract from : « Followers of the Trail » by Zoe Meyer

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