intermittent
Translation
intermittent, sporadic
Examples
We had intermittent rain throughout the day.
We had intermittent rain throughout the day.
The Wi-Fi signal is intermittent here.
The Wi-Fi signal is intermittent here.
Grammar Patterns
((before a noun)) intermittent (sth.) We expect intermittent showers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sporadic, periodic, occasional; Antonyms: constant, continuous, steady
Etymology
From Latin 'inter-' (between) and 'mittere' (to send). It implies sending something with breaks in between.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'intermission' at a theater. It's a break. Intermittent means something that stops and starts, like it's taking breaks.