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单词 infrequency
释义

infrequency

noun

in·​fre·​quen·​cy (ˌ)in-ˈfrē-kwən(t)-sē How to pronounce infrequency (audio)
: rarity of occurrence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web More significant has been the infrequency of situations where the game hinges on a single pitch; the Red Sox’ ability to blow out opponents resulted in just 79 high-leverage plate appearances since May 10, 17th in the big leagues. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022 Amid the rise in anti-Asian attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, some Asian Americans have complained about the infrequency of hate crimes charges. Jeong Parkstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2022 But their infrequency can make the process painful, Gago argues. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2022 If my youth is an indication, worse than infrequency of use is the purpose to which living rooms are put. Mike Kerrigan, WSJ, 31 Jan. 2022 Two of the biggest triggers for dandruff flare-ups are stress and infrequency of hair washing. Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2021 George's staff remember exactly how the Schertzes take their orders, and Ceballos-Schertz is even gifted a batch of turkey eggs, large brown eggs that taste similar to chicken eggs but are much rarer due to the infrequency in which turkeys lay eggs. Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Nov. 2021 At this point, the police killings of Black men in the US have tended to produce a sickening cycle of familiarity, from the infrequency with which officers are held accountable to the angry protests that follow. Andy Meek, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021 The infrequency of balls put in play robs the game of some of its most exciting elements, including base stealing and standout defensive plays. Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Mar. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

infrequency

noun

as in unusualness

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unusualness
  • uncommonness
  • rareness
  • infrequence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • frequency
  • prevalence
  • regularity
  • commonness
  • occurrence
  • frequence
  • incidence
  • constancy
  • chronicity
  • appearance
  • frequentness
  • continuousness
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