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intermittent
01
repeatedly starting and stopping, in short, irregular intervals
Example
He dealt with intermittent back pain from an old sports injury flaring up occasionally.
The factory experienced intermittent power outages, disrupting production.
02
happening sporadically
Example
He took intermittent trips abroad for work, visiting different countries a few times a year.
They enjoyed intermittent hikes in the mountains whenever their schedules allowed.
word family
intermit
Verb
intermittent
Adjective
intermittently
Adverb
intermittently
Adverb
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