infrequently-expressed
|in-fre-quent-ly-ex-pressed|
/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli ɪkˈsprɛst/
rarely communicated
Etymology
'infrequently-expressed' originates from the combination of 'infrequent' and 'expressed', where 'infrequent' means 'not occurring often' and 'expressed' means 'articulated or communicated'.
'Infrequent' and 'expressed' have been used separately in English since the 16th century, and their combination into 'infrequently-expressed' is a modern construct.
Initially, 'infrequent' meant 'not occurring often', and 'expressed' meant 'articulated'. The combination retains these meanings in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not often articulated or communicated.
Her feelings about the project were infrequently-expressed, leaving the team unsure of her stance.
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Last updated: 2025/07/08 22:45