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intermittent

1 of 1adjective
/ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
Forms:more intermittent,most intermittent
1

repeatedly starting and stopping, in short, irregular intervals

  • He dealt with intermittent back pain from an old sports injury flaring up occasionally.
  • The factory experienced intermittent power outages, disrupting production.
  • The doctor advised her to monitor the intermittent pain in her knee to see if it worsens.
  • His internet connection was intermittent, making it difficult to stream videos without interruptions.
2

happening sporadically

  • He took intermittent trips abroad for work, visiting different countries a few times a year.
  • They enjoyed intermittent hikes in the mountains whenever their schedules allowed.
  • The intermittent rain made it difficult to plan outdoor activities during the weekend.
  • Problem solving the complex coding issue involved intermittent debugging sessions over weeks.