🌦️intermittent

adjective
/ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/

Meaning

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
Happening irregularly, not continuously.

Example Sentences

The patient experienced intermittent pain throughout the day.

The rain was intermittent throughout the day.

The rain was intermittent throughout the day.

Synonyms

sporadic, irregular, occasional, periodic, fitful, Sporadic, Irregular, Periodic
Entry 1
sporadic, irregular, occasional, periodic, fitful
Entry 2
Sporadic, Irregular, Periodic
Entry 3
sporadic, periodic

Antonyms

continuous, constant, steady, Continuous, Constant, Unceasing, unceasing
Entry 1
continuous, constant, steady
Entry 2
Continuous, Constant, Unceasing
Entry 3
continuous, unceasing

Collocations

intermittent rain, intermittent pain, intermittent fasting, intermittent service

More Example Sentences

The hot water supply has been intermittently shutting off for the past few weeks.

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