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TOEFL BNC: 22165 COCA: 21528

fitful

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
fitful /ˈfɪtfəl/ adjective
fitful
/ˈfɪtfəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of FITFUL
[more fitful; most fitful]
: not regular or steady不规律的;不稳定的;断断续续的

— fitfully

adverb

— fitfulness

noun [noncount]
TOEFL BNC: 22165 COCA: 21528

fitful

adjective

fit·​ful ˈfit-fəl How to pronounce fitful (audio)
1
obsolete : characterized by fits or paroxysms
2
: having an erratic or intermittent character : irregular
fitfully adverb
fitfulness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for fitful

fitful, spasmodic, convulsive mean lacking steadiness or regularity in movement.

fitful implies intermittence, a succession of starts and stops or risings and fallings.

fitful sleep

spasmodic adds to fitful the implication of rapid or violent activity alternating with inactivity.

spasmodic growth

convulsive suggests the breaking of regularity or quiet by uncontrolled movement.

convulsive shocks

Example Sentences

He had a few fitful hours of sleep. Several fitful attempts at negotiation have failed.
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Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fitful was in 1592
TOEFL BNC: 22165 COCA: 21528

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