INTERMITTENT


Meaning of INTERMITTENT in English

adjective

occurring or appearing in interrupted sequence

they predict intermittent rain throughout the day

Synonyms: alternate, isochronal, isochronous, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring

Related Word: cyclic, cyclical, iterant, iterative, metrical, rhythmic, rhythmical, seasonal, serial; arrested, checked, interrupted; fitful, spasmodic; infrequent, occasional, sporadic; discontinuing, discontinuous

Contrasted words: constant, perpetual; everlasting, interminable

Antonyms: continual, continuous; incessant, unceasing

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