Intermittent

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/

Intermittent (adjective)

  1. Occurring at irregular times, not continuous.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Intermittent

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Intermittent

  • describing something that does not change or stop
  • describing something that happens without interruption