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Meaning of spottily
The primary meaning of "spottily" is to do something in an irregular or sporadic manner.
Etymology of spottily
The word "spottily" has its roots in the word "spot", which originated from Old English "spot" or "spott", and is related to the verb "to spot" meaning to notice or see something.
The suffix "-ly" is an adverbial suffix that forms an adverb from an adjective, indicating a manner or way of doing something.
Synonyms
irregularly
sporadically
intermittently
unevenly
patchily
fitfully
spasmodically
erratically
inconsistently
unpredictably
infrequently
occasionally
randomly
haphazardly
chaotically
disorganizedly
disconnectedly
fragmentedly
disjointedly
desultorily
discontinuously
interruptedly
brokenly
fragmentarily
incompletely
partially
sparsely
scatteredly
spottedly
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "spottily" means in a sporadic or irregular manner, or to a limited extent.
- * It can also describe something that is done or happens at irregular intervals, or in a disorganized and unplanned way.
Usage Examples
- The internet connection worked spottily throughout the day, making it difficult to get any work done.
- * The team played spottily, with some players performing well and others struggling.
- * The rain fell spottily, with some areas receiving heavy downpours and others staying dry.
Antonyms
consistently
regularly
uniformly
evenly
steadily
continuously
frequently
predictably
reliably
dependably
smoothly
coherently
connectedly
completely
wholly
entirely
totally
thoroughly
systematically
methodically
meticulously