Intermittent: meaning, definitions and examples
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intermittent
[ ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt ]
weather
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
Synonyms
irregular, occasional, sporadic
Examples of usage
- The forecast is for intermittent rain showers throughout the day.
- She experienced intermittent bouts of dizziness.
technology
stopping and starting at irregular intervals.
Synonyms
discontinuous, erratic, sporadic
Examples of usage
- The intermittent noise coming from the machine was a sign of a malfunction.
- The car's intermittent wipers were not working properly.
Translations
Translations of the word "intermittent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intermitente
🇮🇳 रुक-रुक कर होने वाला
🇩🇪 intermittierend
🇮🇩 berselang-seling
🇺🇦 періодичний
🇵🇱 przerywany
🇯🇵 断続的な (だんぞくてきな)
🇫🇷 intermittent
🇪🇸 intermitente
🇹🇷 aralıklı
🇰🇷 간헐적인 (ganheoljeogin)
🇸🇦 متقطع
🇨🇿 přerušovaný
🇸🇰 prerušovaný
🇨🇳 间歇的 (jiānxiē de)
🇸🇮 občasni
🇮🇸 slitrótt
🇰🇿 үзілісті
🇬🇪 შესწყვეტილი
🇦🇿 ara-sıra olan
🇲🇽 intermitente
Etymology
The word 'intermittent' originated from the Latin word 'intermittere', which means 'to stop or interrupt'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe things that occur at irregular intervals or with pauses in between. The concept of intermittency is commonly found in various fields such as weather patterns, technology, and health.