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Sporadically

usgb/spəˈrædɪkli/Volume
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Frequency Context

Use 'sporadically' to describe events that don't follow a pattern or fixed schedule.

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The old bus arrives sporadically, so it's not reliable for daily commute.
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Not Continuous

'Sporadically' indicates breaks in continuity, suggesting something starts and stops at irregular intervals.

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She only checks her email sporadically, which means she might miss urgent messages.
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Unpredictability

Something that happens sporadically is often unpredictable, without warning or signs.

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Meteor showers can occur sporadically, making them exciting yet hard to anticipate.
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