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infrequently-made

|in-fre-quent-ly-made|

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/ɪnˈfriːkwəntli meɪd/

rarely created

Etymology
Etymology Information

'infrequently-made' originates from the combination of 'infrequent' and 'made'. 'Infrequent' comes from Latin 'infrequens', meaning 'not frequent', and 'made' is the past participle of 'make', from Old English 'macian'.

Historical Evolution

'Infrequent' evolved from Latin 'infrequens' through Middle English, while 'made' evolved from Old English 'macian'. The combination 'infrequently-made' is a modern English construct.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'infrequent' meant 'not occurring often', and 'made' meant 'created'. Together, they describe something created rarely.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

produced or created at rare intervals.

The infrequently-made dessert was a special treat for the guests.

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Last updated: 2025/04/06 08:59