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/
Korean meaning: 간헐적인, 단속적인, 불규칙하게 일어나는
Korean pronunciation: 인터**미**턴트
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
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Though water flow is intermittent, persistent care stays consistent!
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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.
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“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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