in·ter·mit·tence \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈmitən(t)s\noun (-s) 1.: the quality or state of being intermittent : periodic cessation or interruption : intermittency < intermittence of the pulse > 2.: periodic recurrence : fitfulness < violent intermittences of physical passion — Aldous Huxley >