Intermittent

Adjective

Definition: Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Synonyms: Sporadic, Periodic, On-and-off

Antonyms: Continuous, Constant, Uninterrupted

Examples:
  • The light rain was intermittent throughout the day.
  • He suffers from intermittent chest pain.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of a flickering lightbulb, which is intermittent.

Etymology:

Origin:

Derived from the Latin word "intermittens," which means "ceasing, stopping."

Historical Usage:

The term has been used in English since the 1600s to describe something that stops or ceases for periods of time.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Intermittent fasting"

Explanation:

Refers to a dietary approach where periods of fasting alternate with periods of eating.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "intermittent" with "regular."

Explanation:

Intermittent refers to irregular or sporadic occurrences, while "regular" indicates consistent or fixed intervals.

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