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intermittent

[in-ter-mit-nt] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪt nt /
ADJECTIVE
irregular, sporadic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fitful infrequent occasional periodic recurrent recurring seasonal
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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
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constant frequent permanent regular usual
WEAK
continual continuing perpetual

Example Sentences

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If you loved creating a whole personality around intermittent fasting, welcome: You’ve found your people.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Concerns about intermittent loading delays at key Gulf export terminals could also tighten near-term oil supply availability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Oil has dictated broader market moves since the conflict began at the end of last month, with surging crude prices weighing heavily on stocks, and intermittent pullbacks enticing investors back into risk markets.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

McKay explained that her established nursing provider had confirmed it could safely continue to meet her complex needs at home, including tracheostomy and intermittent ventilation care.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Kaiserman noticed a trickle of snowflakes, not a flurry, intermittent.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel