sporadic
Translation
sporadic, intermittent
Examples
He makes sporadic visits to his family.
He makes sporadic visits to his family.
The fighting in the region has been sporadic.
The fighting in the region has been sporadic.
Grammar Patterns
sporadic + ((noun)) occurring at irregular intervals The sporadic gunfire continued all night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intermittent, occasional, infrequent; Antonyms: constant, regular, frequent
Etymology
From Greek 'sporadikos', meaning 'scattered', from 'sporas' (a sowing, seed).
Memory Tips
Think of 'spores' being scattered randomly and infrequently. Sporadic events are scattered through time.