infrequent sequences

[ɪnˈfriːkwənt ˈsiːkwənsɪz]
nounpl: infrequent sequences
sequências infrequentes
1. A series of events, items, or occurrences that happen or appear rarely or at irregular intervals
The infrequent sequences of earthquakes in this region make it difficult to predict future seismic activity.
As sequências infrequentes de terremotos nesta região dificultam a previsão de futuras atividades sísmicas.
2. In data analysis and machine learning, patterns or sequences that occur with low frequency in a dataset
The algorithm filters out infrequent sequences to focus on the most common patterns.
O algoritmo filtra sequências infrequentes para se concentrar nos padrões mais comuns.
3. Events that do not occur on a regular or consistent basis
Infrequent sequences of power outages have plagued the city this winter.
As sequências infrequentes de quedas de energia prejudicaram a cidade neste inverno.
This term is primarily used in technical, academic, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in computer science, data analysis, and statistical research environments. The phrase reflects the increasingly data-driven discourse in modern professional settings across Portuguese and English-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rare sequencesoccasional patternssporadic occurrencesirregular patternsuncommon sequences
Antonyms / Antônimos
frequent sequencesregular patternscommon occurrencesrecurring sequencesconsistent patterns

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sequências infrequentes
Standard term used in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
sequências infrequentes
Common in tech and data science sectors
Rio de Janeiro
sequências raras
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
sequências pouco frequentes
More formal construction preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

frequency analysispattern recognitiondata miningstatistical distributionsequential analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

few and far between
once in a blue moon
rara avis (rare bird)
hit or miss
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