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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Beijing sees coal as a reliable failsafe for intermittent renewable supply, particularly for after power shortages several years ago.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

More recent reviews have linked intermittent fasting to improved insulin sensitivity, healthier lipid levels, and possible benefits for brain function and cardiovascular health.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Wilson signed off: “I think the U.S. equity market will grind higher for the rest of the year with intermittent bouts of volatility.”

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Petro, himself a former guerrilla fighter, has been pursuing a controversial peace strategy with various armed factions which has seen intermittent ceasefires and periods of relatively little violence.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

In a nutshell, slot machines work on a principal called variable or intermittent reinforcement.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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