intermittent — occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
Example Sentences
- My WiFi connection is so intermittent that I can only send one meme at a time.
- The old car's engine made intermittent noises, like it was having a conversation with itself.
- The intermittent rainfall made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
intermittent
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/]
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady
Water drips at irregular intervals
Though water flow is intermittent, persistent care stays consistent!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intermittens', the present participle of 'intermittere', composed of 'inter-' (between) and 'mittere' (to send or let go). The term literally refers to something that 'sends' or 'lets go' between intervals.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + mittent (from mittere, to send/let go) + -ent (adjective suffix) = intermittent
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📝Examples
“My WiFi connection is so intermittent that I can only send one meme at a time.”
“The old car's engine made intermittent noises, like it was having a conversation with itself.”
“The intermittent rainfall made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.”
“His intermittent snoring kept waking up the entire dormitory.”
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