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Definitions

intermittent

[in-ter-mit-nt] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪt nt /
ADJECTIVE
irregular, sporadic
Synonyms
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fitful infrequent occasional periodic recurrent recurring seasonal
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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
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constant frequent permanent regular usual
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continual continuing perpetual

Example Sentences

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Since launching from Earth on Wednesday, the four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have had some intermittent issues with their toilet.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

Improved battery storage technology is also helping with the intermittent nature of solar and wind power.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

She could hear them, when her mind was able to focus through the surging intermittent pain.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry