SPASMODIC


Meaning of SPASMODIC in English

■ adjective

1》 occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts.

2》 of or caused by a spasm or spasms.

Derivatives

~ally adverb

Origin

C17: from mod. L. ~us , from Gk spasmōdēs , from spasma (see spasm ).

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