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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The power rationing comes on top of the intermittent cuts that have been ongoing since May last year due to maintenance operations.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

An expert suggests intermittent disruption or harassment of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is more likely than a full closure.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The summer nightfall was unbroken by owls and so quiet that they could plainly hear the intermittent, monotonous “Chug chug chug” of a nightingale in the distant woods.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

intermittent

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