Intermittently — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ˌin-tər-ˈmi-tᵊnt/ in·ter·mit·tent

Meaning & Definition of Intermittently

Intermittently (adjective)

  1. coming and going at intervals, not continuous; also, occasional
  2. appearing and disappearing seasonally, sometimes dry

Intermittently (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in periodically, recurrently

    similar: off and on, periodically, recurrently, here and there, now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, infrequently, little, rarely, seldom, irregularly, sporadically, variously
    opposite: frequently, hourly, much, oft, often, oftentimes, commonly, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, usually, always, consistently, constantly, invariably, continually, continuingly, continuously, incessantly, perpetually, unceasingly, uninterruptedly, endlessly, ever, interminably

Related Entry: Intermittent (adjective)

Intermittent is a different word from Intermittently. The synonyms below are for intermittent, not for intermittently.

  1. occurring or appearing at intervals

    "intermittent showers had me opening and closing my umbrella all day long"

    similar: continual, on-and-off, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring
    related: alternate, alternating, cyclic, rhythmic, seasonal, serial, aperiodic, erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady
    opposite: constant, continuous, incessant, unceasing
    near: eternal, everlasting, interminable, perpetual

  2. lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence

    "the breadwinner's intermittent employment put the family in a difficult position financially"

    similar: aperiodic, casual, catchy, choppy, discontinuous, episodic, erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, spastic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady
    related: convulsive, sudden, violent, broken, disconnected, fragmentary, interrupted, aimless, arbitrary, desultory, haphazard, hit-and-miss, hit-or-miss, odd, random, scattered, slapdash, stray, capricious, changeful, changing, flickery, fluctuating, fluid, inconstant, mercurial, mutable, temperamental, uncertain, unpredictable, unsettled, unstable, varying, wavering, changeable, fickle, variable, volatile
    opposite: constant, continuous, habitual, periodic, regular, repeated, steady
    near: changeless, equable, even, stable, stationary, uniform, unchanging, unvarying, unwavering, methodical, orderly, systematic, unrelenting, unremitting

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Intermittently

The most common words with a similar meaning to Intermittently:

off and on, periodically, recurrently, here and there, now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, infrequently, little, rarely, seldom, irregularly, sporadically, variously

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Intermittently

Words with the opposite meaning of Intermittently:

frequently, hourly, much, oft, often, oftentimes, commonly, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, usually, always, consistently, constantly, invariably, continually, continuingly, continuously, incessantly, perpetually, unceasingly, uninterruptedly, endlessly, ever, interminably

Word Forms of Intermittently

Derived words: intermittently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Intermittently

Latin intermittent-, intermittens, present participle of intermittere see intermit

First known use: 1601

Frequently Asked Questions about Intermittently

What does "Intermittently" mean?

"Intermittently" means coming and going at intervals, not continuous; also, occasional. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: coming and going at intervals, not continuous; also, occasional.

What is another word for "Intermittently"?

Other words for "Intermittently" include off and on, periodically, recurrently, here and there, now, now and then, occasionally and sometimes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Intermittently" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Intermittently"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Intermittently". Common alternatives include off and on, periodically, recurrently, here and there, now, now and then, occasionally, sometimes, infrequently and little.

What is the opposite of "Intermittently"?

Antonyms of "Intermittently" include frequently, hourly, much, oft, often, oftentimes, commonly and ordinarily.

Is "Intermittently" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Intermittently" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Intermittently"?

"Intermittently" is pronounced /ˌin-tər-ˈmi-tᵊnt/ and divided into syllables as in·ter·mit·tent.

What is the origin of the word "Intermittently"?

"Intermittently" comes from Latin intermittent-, intermittens, present participle of intermittere see intermit. First known use: 1601.

What is another word for "Intermittently" meaning "as in periodically, recurrently"?

When "Intermittently" (adverb) means as in periodically, recurrently, synonyms include off and on, periodically, recurrently, here and there, now and now and then. Opposites in this sense include frequently, hourly, much and oft.