Intermittent

usgb/ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
adjective

Stopping and starting at irregular times.

Intermittent rain continued to fall throughout the day.
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Often appears as...

  • intermittent rain
  • intermittent signal
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Irregular Occurrence

Helps describe events that don't follow a strict pattern or schedule.

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His intermittent attendance at the gym made it hard to see results.
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Unexpected Changes

Indicates that something can change without warning, often inconveniently.

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Intermittent network issues made the live stream frustrating to watch.
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Variable Intensity

Refers to something whose strength or intensity can increase and decrease unpredictably.

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The intermittent winds made it difficult to navigate the sailboat.
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discontinuouserraticfitfulinfrequencyoccasionalpatchyregularsporadicsteady
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