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

But even so, over the month-long war, these contacts have been sharing information through intermittent text messages and occasional voice calls.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

Crude oil prices are expected to remain subdued as the market continues to face a structural supply surplus, which is likely to cap sustained upside despite intermittent geopolitical-driven price swings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

I set the wipers on intermittent, feeling a little more confident.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

intermittent

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