intermittent
adjectiveDivide intermittent into syllables:
in · ter · mit · tent
How to pronounce intermittent:
Definition of intermittent:
- intermittent (adjective):
- occasional
- occurring at intervals
- coming and going at intervals not continuous
- stopping and starting at irregular intervals.
Synonyms for intermittent:
seasonalperiodicoccasionalfitfulbrokenirregularsporadicAntonyms for intermittent:
punctualunwaveringpersistentdependablecountlessunceasingunfalteringlastingunendingsecureShow 15 more
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