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spasmodic

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spasmodic /spæzˈmɑːdɪk/ adjective
spasmodic
/spæzˈmɑːdɪk/
adjective
Learner's definition of SPASMODIC
: relating to or caused by a spasm痉挛的;痉挛性的;由痉挛引起的
: happening suddenly and briefly at different times in a way that is not regular间歇的;一阵阵的

— spasmodically

/spæzˈmɑːdɪkli/ adverb
BNC: 21707 COCA: 31866

spasmodic

adjective

spas·​mod·​ic spaz-ˈmä-dik How to pronounce spasmodic (audio)
1
a
: relating to or affected or characterized by spasm
b
: resembling a spasm especially in sudden violence
a spasmodic jerk
2
: acting or proceeding fitfully : intermittent
spasmodic activity
3
: subject to outbursts of emotional excitement : excitable
spasmodically adverb
Choose the Right Synonym for spasmodic

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 made only spasmodic attempts to lose weight. spasmodic problems that we will have to deal with as they crop up
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Word History

Etymology

New Latin spasmodicus, from Greek spasmōdēs, from spasmos

First Known Use

circa 1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of spasmodic was circa 1681
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