infrequently-done
|in-fre-quent-ly-done|
B2
/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli dʌn/
(infrequent)
rare occurrence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'infrequent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'infrequens,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'frequens' meant 'frequent.'
Historical Evolution
'infrequens' transformed into the French word 'infrequent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'infrequent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not frequent,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed or occurring at irregular intervals; not often done.
The maintenance of the old machine was infrequently-done, leading to frequent breakdowns.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 05:25