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
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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."
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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."
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Intermittent as a noun (medicine, dated):
An intermittent fever or disease.
Examples:
"rfquotek Dunglison"
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Spasmodic as an adjective:
Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.
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Spasmodic as an adjective:
Convulsive; consisting of spasms.
Examples:
"spasmodic asthma"
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Spasmodic as an adjective:
Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.
Examples:
"spasmodic zeal or industry"
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Spasmodic as an adjective:
Erratic or unsustained.