intermittent

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Adjective

Positive intermittent

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is intermittent, it stops and starts at irregular intervals.
   • Synonyms: periodic, periodical, patchy and spasmodic
   • Antonyms: steady, constant and continual

   An intermittent stream only flows after rain falls.