Intermittent
Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
Intermittent (adjective)
- Occurring at irregular times, not continuous.
- Stopping and starting again over a period of time.
Examples
- The intermittent rain made it hard to plan outdoor activities.
- Intermittent noise from the street can be distracting.
Common collocations: intermittent rain, intermittent noise, intermittent signal, intermittent power outages