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Infrequency

The state of rarely occuring; uncommonness; rareness; as, the infrquence of his visits.

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Scarceness 76% connected

Alt. of Scarcity

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Scarcity 76% connected

The quality or condition of being scarce; smallness of quantity in proportion to the wants or demands; deficiency; lack of plenty; short supply; penu…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rare 74% connected

Early.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rare 74% connected

Early.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rareness 92% connected

The state or quality of being rare.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rarity 92% connected

The quality or state of being rare; rareness; thinness; as, the rarity (contrasted with the density) of gases.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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