intermittent
IPA: ɪntɝmˈɪtʌnt
noun
- (medicine, dated) An intermittent fever or disease.
adjective
- Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.
- (specifically, geology, of a body of water) Existing only for certain seasons; that is, being dry for part of the year.
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Examples of "intermittent" in Sentences
- The sound of intermittent rain tapping against the window was oddly calming
- She suffered from intermittent headaches that would come and go without warning
- The intermittent wifi connection was frustrating, causing her to lose her work several times
- His intermittent attendance at classes was reflected in his poor grades
- The intermittent power outages in the area made it difficult to keep food fresh in the refrigerator
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