intermittent
Meaning(s)
1. occurring in intervals, not continuous
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
intermittent rain/problems/issues
Analysis
Something which is intermittent is not continuous and occurs at intervals of time. Something which is intermittent begins, stops and begins again.
Social Examples (Advance)
- It was a generally sunny day with intermittent patches of rain.
- Intermittent fasting is quickly becoming a big weight loss trend.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- The negotiations went on intermittently for months before an agreement was signed.
- Ever since the new software was installed, we have been experiencing intermittent problems with our computer system which have proved very difficult to identify and resolve.