infrequently-available
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/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli əˈveɪləbl/
rarely accessible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'infrequently-available' originates from the combination of 'infrequent' and 'available', where 'infrequent' means 'not occurring often' and 'available' means 'able to be used or obtained'.
Historical Evolution
'infrequent' and 'available' were combined in modern English to form the compound adjective 'infrequently-available'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'infrequent' meant 'not occurring often', and 'available' meant 'able to be used or obtained'. The compound retains these meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often obtainable or accessible.
The rare book was infrequently-available at the library.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 10:47