intermittent

Meaning

Happening irregularly, not continuously.

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Example Sentences

The rain was intermittent throughout the day.

The rain was intermittent throughout the day.

The patient experienced intermittent pain throughout the day.

Synonyms

Sporadic, Irregular, Periodic, sporadic, periodic, irregular, occasional, fitful

Entry 1

Sporadic, Irregular, Periodic

Entry 2

sporadic, periodic

Entry 3

sporadic, irregular, occasional, periodic, fitful

Antonyms

Continuous, Constant, Unceasing, continuous, unceasing, constant, steady

Entry 1

Continuous, Constant, Unceasing

Entry 2

continuous, unceasing

Entry 3

continuous, constant, steady

Collocations

intermittent rain, intermittent pain, intermittent fasting, intermittent service