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

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

From Barron's

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

From Barron's

McKay explained that her established nursing provider had confirmed it could safely continue to meet her complex needs at home, including tracheostomy and intermittent ventilation care.

From BBC

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

At the same time, intermittent fasting has gained enormous popularity.

From Science Daily

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