The difference between Intermittent and Spasmodic

When used as adjectives, intermittent means stopping and starting at intervals, whereas spasmodic means of or relating to a spasm.


Intermittent is also noun with the meaning: an intermittent fever or disease.

check bellow for the other definitions of Intermittent and Spasmodic

  1. Intermittent as an adjective:

    Stopping and starting at intervals; coming after a particular time span; not steady or constant

    Examples:

    "The day was cloudy with intermittent rain."

    "Intermittent bugs are most difficult to reproduce."

  2. Intermittent as an adjective (specifically, geology, of a body of water):

    Existing only for certain seasons; that is, being dry for part of the year.

    Examples:

    "The area has many intermittent lakes and streams."

  1. Intermittent as a noun (medicine, dated):

    An intermittent fever or disease.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Dunglison"

  1. Spasmodic as an adjective:

    Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.

  2. Spasmodic as an adjective:

    Convulsive; consisting of spasms.

    Examples:

    "spasmodic asthma"

  3. Spasmodic as an adjective:

    Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.

    Examples:

    "spasmodic zeal or industry"

  4. Spasmodic as an adjective:

    Erratic or unsustained.

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