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Meaning of sporadically
The primary meaning of "sporadically" is to describe something that happens or is done at irregular intervals, not continuously or consistently.
Etymology of sporadically
The word "sporadically" comes from the Greek word "σποράδης" (sporadēs), meaning scattered or dispersed.
It entered the English language in the 17th century, initially used in biology to describe the dispersal of spores.
Over time, its usage expanded to describe various phenomena that occur at irregular intervals or in a scattered manner.
Synonyms
intermittently
occasionally
irregularly
periodically
infrequently
unpredictably
erratically
fitfully
inconstantly
on and off
at intervals
from time to time
now and then
at times
irregularly
spasmodically
desultorily
discontinuously
episodically
fragmentarily
haphazardly
intermittently
irregularly
patchily
unequally
variably
waveringly
discontinuously
spastically
by fits and starts
by snatches
desultorily
haphazardly
in bits and pieces
in dribs and drabs
on again off again
on occasion
once in a while
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "sporadically" means happening or done at irregular intervals, or in a scattered or isolated way.
- * It can describe events, actions, or occurrences that are intermittent, occasional, or unpredictable.
Usage Examples
- The volcano erupts sporadically, with periods of intense activity followed by long periods of calm.
- * The team's performance has been sporadic, with some great wins followed by disappointing losses.
- * The artist works sporadically, often going months without creating anything, and then producing a flurry of new pieces.