Patchy

usgb/ˈpætʃi/
adjective

Something that is not continuous or consistent; having parts where something is missing or lacking.

The fog was patchy, with some areas clearer than others.
Visual representation of "patchy" - Something that is not continuous or consistent; having parts where something is missing or lacking.

Often appears as...

  • patchy fog
  • patchy cloud
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Variability Implied

Use 'patchy' to indicate something varies and isn't consistent throughout an area or period.

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His attendance at school was patchy this semester.
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Indicate Incompleteness

'Patchy' suggests that something is incomplete or has missing elements.

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The grass on the lawn grew in a patchy manner.
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Non-uniformity

Describes cases where elements are distributed unevenly, creating a non-uniform appearance.

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The patchy coverage of snow on the mountains was unusual for winter.
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