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View usage for: (spæzmɒdɪk) adjectiveSomething that is spasmodic happens suddenly, for short periods of time, and at irregular intervals. He managed to stifle the spasmodic sobs of panic rising in his throat. My husband's work was so spasmodic. Synonyms: sporadic, irregular, erratic, intermittent More Synonyms of spasmodic spasmodically (spæzmɒdɪkli) graded adverb The tremor occurred in Bucharest, where buildings trembled spasmodically for forty-fiveseconds or so. spasmodic in British English (spæzˈmɒdɪk) or rarely spasmodical adjective1. taking place in sudden brief spells 2. of or characterized by spasms Derived forms spasmodically (spasˈmodically) adverb Word origin C17: New Latin, from Greek spasmos a spasm spasmodic in American English (spæzˈmɑdɪk) adjective1. of, having the nature of, like, or characterized by a spasm or spasms; sudden, violent, and temporary; fitful; intermittent 2. Rare highly emotional or excitable Also spasˈmodical Derived forms spasmodically (spasˈmodically) adverb Word origin ModL spasmodicus < Gr spasodēs < spasmos: see spasm & -oid Examples of 'spasmodic' in a sentencespasmodic Definition taking place in sudden short spells My husband's work was so spasmodic. Additional synonymsConvulsive sobs racked her body. Synonyms jerky, violent, sporadic, fitful, spasmodic, paroxysmal Definition irregular or unpredictable the erratic nature of our recent weather Synonyms unpredictable, variable, unstable, irregular, shifting, eccentric, abnormal, inconsistent, uneven, unreliable, wayward, capricious, desultory, changeable, aberrant, fitful, inconstantDefinition occurring in irregular spells He drifted off into a fitful sleep. Synonyms irregular, broken, disturbed, erratic, variable, flickering, unstable, uneven, fluctuating, sporadic, intermittent, impulsive, haphazard, desultory, spasmodic, inconstant- sparse
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Additional synonymsDefinition occurring at intervals After three hours of intermittent rain, the game was abandoned. Synonyms periodic, broken, occasional, recurring, irregular, punctuated, sporadic, recurrent, stop-go (informal), fitful, spasmodic, discontinuousDefinition not occurring at expected or equal intervals She was suffering from an irregular heartbeat. Synonyms variable, inconsistent, erratic, shifting, occasional, random, casual, shaky, wavering, uneven, fluctuating, eccentric, patchy, sporadic, intermittent, haphazard, unsteady, desultory, fitful, spasmodic, unsystematic, inconstant, nonuniform, unmethodical, scattershot Definition having an irregular jolting motion He stood abruptly and left the room at a fast, jerky walk. Synonyms bumpy, rough, jolting, jumpy, shaky, bouncy, uncontrolled, twitchy, fitful, spasmodic, convulsive, tremulous |