transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfit-fəl ]
adjective
Date: 1592
1. obsolete : characterized by fits or paroxysms
2. : having an erratic or intermittent character : irregular
• fit·ful·ly -fə-lē adverb
• fit·ful·ness noun
Synonyms:
fitful , spasmodic , convulsive mean lacking steadiness or regularity in movement. fitful implies intermittence, a succession of starts and stops or risings and fallings
fitful sleep
spasmodic adds to fitful the implication of rapid or violent activity alternating with inactivity
spasmodic growth
convulsive suggests the breaking of regularity or quiet by uncontrolled movement
convulsive shocks