intermittent

[in-ter-mit-nt] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪt nt /

ADJECTIVE

irregular, sporadic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fitful infrequent occasional periodic recurrent recurring seasonal

WEAK

alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal every other here and there hit-or-miss interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then on and off periodical punctuated rhythmic rhythmical serial shifting spasmodic stop-and-go

Antonyms

STRONGEST

constant frequent permanent regular usual

WEAK

continual continuing perpetual

Example Sentences

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Wilson signed off: “I think the U.S. equity market will grind higher for the rest of the year with intermittent bouts of volatility.”

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The agreement to create one of the world's biggest free-trade zones was sealed in January after more than 25 years of intermittent negotiations.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Last year, GM Korea’s production came to about 460,000 units, amid intermittent worker strikes during wage talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Gas-fired power stations help balance the electricity system by rapidly increasing output when renewable generation is intermittent.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The small, secure weight of tools along his belt, the smell of intermittent rain, and the crystalline brilliance of the clouds at dusk: these are the only times when Volkheimer feels marginally whole.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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