Synonyms of intermittent
11 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for intermittent is stop-start. Other synonyms of intermittent are broken, discontinuous, patchy, fitful and spasmodic. The opposite of intermittent is constant.
Synonyms and similar words for intermittent
adjectiveStopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.
- periodic
- periodical
- patchyNot constant or continuous; intermittent or uneven.
- spasmodicIntermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.
- brokenInterrupted; not continuous.
- fitfulCharacterized by sudden bursts of activity with periods of inactivity in between; intermittent, irregular, unsteady.
- ragged
- catchy
- discontinuousHaving breaks or interruptions; intermittent.
- intermissiveHaving temporary cessations; not continual; intermittent.
- stop-startIntermittent; starting and stopping with regularity.
Opposite of intermittent
Meaning of intermittent
- adjective Stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.
- adjective Existing only for certain seasons; that is, being dry for part of the year.
- noun An intermittent fever or disease.
intermittent in other languages
Questions about synonyms of intermittent
- What is another word for intermittent?
- Intermittent has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as stop-start, broken, discontinuous, patchy, fitful, spasmodic and intermissive.
- What is the opposite of intermittent?
- The opposite of intermittent is constant.
- What does intermittent mean?
- Intermittent means stopping and starting, occurring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.
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