Definition

Not happening often; occurring rarely.

Example

She visits her grandparents infrequently, usually only on holidays.

Conversation

How often do you go to the gym these days?

Honestly, I go infrequently these days, maybe once a week.

That's not too bad, I thought you might be going more often.

Yeah, I used to go more, but now I just have a busy schedule.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Infrequently → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "frequent" (from Latin "frequentem", meaning crowded or repeated) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "infrequently" means not occurring often or not happening in a crowded or repeated manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') happening 'often' ('frequent') — that's why infrequently means something that doesn't happen often.

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