Word
infrequent
Phoneticsin·fre·quent, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈfɹikwənt/
UK/ɪnfɹˈiːkwənt/
Definition
adj. happening only a few times. You use this to describe something that does not occur often or regularly.
adj. occurring only occasionally or at long intervals. Often used to describe events or behaviors that are not common or regular.
Examples
“The train runs infrequent on this line.”
“The company holds infrequent meetings to ensure that the team does not become overwhelmed by constant communication.”
“While the species was once common across the valley, it is now considered infrequent, with only a handful of sightings reported by researchers over the last decade.”
Examples
simple
“The train runs infrequent on this line.”
contextual
“The company holds infrequent meetings to ensure that the team does not become overwhelmed by constant communication.”
complex
“While the species was once common across the valley, it is now considered infrequent, with only a handful of sightings reported by researchers over the last decade.”
Real-World Examples
“It didn’t make the final cut because … it’s ideal for travel and suitable for infrequent home use, but not beefy enough to replace my favourite straighteners day to day.” Etymology
From in- + frequent.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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