Intermittent

noun

/ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/

Word Frequency: 4.9

Definitions

1.nounAn intermittent fever or disease.

2.adjectiveStopping and starting, occuring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.

"Intermittent bugs are most difficult to reproduce."

3.adjective(specifically, of a body of water) Existing only for certain seasons; that is, being dry for part of the year.

"The area has many intermittent lakes and streams."

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