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spasmodic

adjective

/spæzˈmɒdɪk/

Meaning

occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts

The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.

intermittent, fitful, irregular, erratic

steady, continuous, regular

spasmodic coughing, spasmodic movements, spasmodic efforts, spasmodic laughter

Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something

adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object

Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).

Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.