Definitions
- Describing something that happens or occurs rarely or not often. - Referring to an event or situation that doesn't happen frequently or regularly. - Talking about something that is not common or usual.
- Referring to something that is rare or not commonly found. - Describing a situation or occurrence that is unusual or unexpected. - Talking about something that is not ordinary or typical.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not common or usual.
- 2Both words can be used to describe events, situations, or things.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Infrequent refers to something that happens or occurs rarely or not often, while uncommon refers to something that is rare or not commonly found.
- 2Expectation: Infrequent implies that something is expected to happen occasionally but not regularly, while uncommon implies that something is not expected to happen at all.
- 3Usage: Infrequent is more commonly used to describe events or situations, while uncommon is more commonly used to describe things or objects.
- 4Connotation: Infrequent has a neutral connotation, while uncommon has a slightly positive connotation.
- 5Degree: Uncommon implies a higher degree of rarity than infrequent.
Remember this!
Infrequent and uncommon are synonyms that describe something that is not common or usual. However, infrequent refers to something that happens or occurs rarely or not often, while uncommon refers to something that is rare or not commonly found. Additionally, infrequent has a neutral connotation, while uncommon has a slightly positive connotation.
