Meaning & Definition of word "Intermittent"

Intermittent

/ˌɪntəˈmɪtənt/

1. occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
- Example: The intermittent rain made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.
2. not constant; occasional.
- Example: She experienced intermittent pain in her knee throughout the season.
3. stopping and starting at intervals.
- Example: The electricity supply was intermittent due to the storm.
4. coming and going in intervals.
- Example: Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a diet strategy.
5. characterized by intervals of activity or inaction.
- Example: He has an intermittent work schedule that changes weekly.

From Latin 'intermittens', the present participle of 'intermittere', meaning 'to leave off, cease; come between'.

intermittent fasting:

A dietary approach that alternates between periods of eating and fasting.

intermittent noise:

Noise that is not constant but occurs at irregular intervals.

intermittent progress:

Progress that is not steady or continuous but happens sporadically.

interrupt:

To break the continuity of an action or process.

cease:

To bring or come to an end.

pause:

To temporarily stop an action or process.

Meaning: On and off

Example Sentence: The internet connection is so on and off today; it's really intermittent.

Meaning: Hit or miss

Example Sentence: Her motivation is hit or miss—it can be very intermittent.