infrequency

[ in-free-kwuh n-see ]

/ ɪnˈfri kwən si /

state of being infrequent.

Also in·fre·quence.

Origin of infrequency

First recorded in 1590–1600, infrequency is from the Latin word infrequentia fewness. See infrequent, -ency

Complains of the infrequency and delay of despatches from Mr Adams.

The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) |Various
The role of the National Assembly as a legislative body is circumscribed by the infrequency of its meetings.

Area Handbook for Bulgaria |Eugene K. Keefe, Violeta D. Baluyut, William Giloane, Anne K. Long, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
A third and still more noteworthy point is the infrequency—absence, I am inclined to say—of cabarets.

East of Paris |Matilda Betham-Edwards
The real cause of his concern being, I suspected, the infrequency with which his cash register tinkled.

The Holes and John Smith |Edward W. Ludwig

It's truth's infrequency which makes her so charming and refreshing.

The Puppet Crown |Harold MacGrath