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Spottily: meaning, definitions and examples

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spottily

 

[ หˆspษ’tษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

inconsistently

The term 'spottily' is used to describe something that occurs or is performed at irregular intervals rather than consistently. It suggests a lack of uniformity or completeness, often implying that while some parts may be done thoroughly, others are neglected. This term can apply to various contexts, such as work performance, data collection, or broader patterns of behavior. 'Spottily' emphasizes the gaps or unevenness in whatever is being described.

Synonyms

inconsistently, irregularly, patchily.

Examples of usage

  • The project progressed spottily due to frequent interruptions.
  • The internet connection in the area is spottily reliable.
  • She attended the workshop spottily, missing several sessions.
  • They received feedback spottily, which hampered their progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "spottily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de forma pontual

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเคŸ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช punktuell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara tepat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั‡ะบะพะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ punktowo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒใƒƒใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ponctuellement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puntualmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท noktada

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •ํ™•ํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bodovฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ presne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚น็‚นๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ natanฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกkvรฆmlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝาฏะบั‚ะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒฃแƒœแƒฅแƒขแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรถqtษ™vi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puntualmente

Etymology

The word 'spottily' is derived from the adjective 'spotty', which itself originates from the Middle English 'spotty', meaning 'marked with spots'. The root word 'spot' comes from the Old English 'spott', meaning a mark or stain. The adverbial form 'spottily' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to 'spotty', which is used to convert adjectives into adverbs in English. The use of 'spottily' grew as the English language evolved, reflecting cultural changes regarding the precision and consistency of activities and behaviors. Its colloquial use is often linked to discussions about quality control and reliability in various fields such as technology, business, and education, reflecting a modern emphasis on efficiency and effectiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,121, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.