Sporadically: meaning, definitions and examples
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sporadically
[ spɔˈrædɪkli ]
used to describe something that happens occasionally or at irregular intervals
Happening occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances.
Synonyms
intermittently, irregularly, occasionally
Examples of usage
- The bus comes by sporadically, so make sure you're at the stop on time.
- She would only check her email sporadically, so don't expect an immediate response.
- The rain fell sporadically throughout the day, making it hard to plan outdoor activities.
Translations
Translations of the word "sporadically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esporadicamente
🇮🇳 कभी-कभार
🇩🇪 sporadisch
🇮🇩 sporadis
🇺🇦 спорадично
🇵🇱 sporadycznie
🇯🇵 散発的に
🇫🇷 sporadiquement
🇪🇸 esporádicamente
🇹🇷 ara sıra
🇰🇷 간헐적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل متقطع
🇨🇿 sporadicky
🇸🇰 sporadicky
🇨🇳 偶尔
🇸🇮 občasno
🇮🇸 stundum
🇰🇿 кейде
🇬🇪 სპორადიულად
🇦🇿 arasında
🇲🇽 esporádicamente
Word origin
The word 'sporadically' originated from the Late Latin word 'sporadicus', which means 'scattered'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century. The term has been used to describe events or actions that occur irregularly or infrequently. Over time, 'sporadically' has become a commonly used adverb to convey the idea of something happening occasionally or at irregular intervals.
See also: sporadicity.