spasmodic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /spæzˈmɒd.ɪk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /spæzˈmɑ.dɪk/

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Adjective

Positive spasmodic

Comparative more spasmodic

Superlative most spasmodic

1. Characterized by, or resulting from spasm.
   • Synonym: spastic

   a spasmodic cough

2. Something that is spasmodic happens suddenly, for short periods of time, and at irregular intervals.