Intermittent ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Intermittent ( adjective )

1. Occurring at irregular intervals; not steady or continuous.
2. Stopping and starting at intervals.

Origin:

From the latin word "intermitten" which means "to send between".

Examples:

1. The power supply was intermittent and caused the computer to shut down.
2. The intermittent rain made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
3. The patient's symptoms were intermittent and difficult to diagnose.
4. The intermittent wind made it difficult to fly a kite.
5. The intermittent beeping of the alarm was driving him crazy.

(As a verb)

Intermittent ( verb )

1. Occurring at irregular intervals; not steady or continuous.
2. Stopping and starting at intervals.

Origin:

From the latin word "intermitten" which means "to send between".

Examples:

1. The power supply was intermittent and caused the computer to shut down.
2. The intermittent rain made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
3. The patient's symptoms were intermittent and difficult to diagnose.
4. The intermittent wind made it difficult to fly a kite.
5. The intermittent beeping of the alarm was driving him crazy.