intermittently — occurring at irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's karaoke machine works intermittently, which is both a blessing and a curse.
- The WiFi signal appears intermittently, making online classes a real adventure.
- Traffic lights in this area function intermittently due to power issues.
intermittently
ADVERB[/ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli/]
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily
The lighthouse beam flashes intermittently across the dark stormy coast.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intermittens' (interrupting, breaking off), derived from 'intermittere' meaning 'to interrupt' or 'to leave off,' combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly' indicating manner or frequency.
Breakdown
inter- (between, among) + mitt (send, put) + -ent (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix) = intermittently
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor's karaoke machine works intermittently, which is both a blessing and a curse.”
“The WiFi signal appears intermittently, making online classes a real adventure.”
“Traffic lights in this area function intermittently due to power issues.”
“The patient's symptoms occurred intermittently over several weeks.”
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