UNFREQUENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

unfrequently (comparative more unfrequently, superlative most unfrequently)

(now dated) Infrequently.

Usage notes

• This was the more common form before the 20th century (vis-à-vis infrequently).

Source: Wiktionary


UNFREQUENT

Un*fre"quent (, a. Etym: [Pref. un- not + frequent.]

Definition: Infrequent. J. H. Newman.

– Un*fre"quent*ly adv.

Un`fre*quent", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + frequent.]

Definition: To cease to frequent. [Obs.] They quit their thefts and unfrequent the fields. J. Philips.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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