Definitions

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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Intermittent periods of rainfall will drop the same day.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Intermittent fasting has become the diet trend of the decade.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

Intermittent fasting has already been shown in several studies to be an effective means of reducing weight and alleviating certain metabolic disorders.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a dietary approach with potential health benefits.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2024

"Affirm, Flight. Intermittent signal from the ship, but no probe."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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