infrequent

adjective

Meaning

Not happening or occurring often; rare.

Examples

The rare bird's infrequent visits to the garden made it a special occasion for the birdwatchers.
He made infrequent phone calls to his family, usually only on their birthdays.

Synonyms: rare, occasional, seldom, sporadic

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infrequent

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

Definition

Not happening or occurring often; rare.

Examples

The rare bird's infrequent visits to the garden made it a special occasion for the birdwatchers.
He made infrequent phone calls to his family, usually only on their birthdays.
Such opportunities are infrequent, so you should seize this one.

How to Use infrequent

infrequent occurrence (collocation): Something that happens rarely. — "The infrequent occurrence of such events means we must be prepared for anything."
infrequent visits (collocation): When someone or something visits only a few times. — "Despite his infrequent visits, he always brought thoughtful gifts."
infrequent use (collocation): When something is used only a few times. — "The old tool was kept for infrequent use, stored carefully in its original box."

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