Intermit

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

Definitions of intermit

verb to stop or pause for a period of time

Example Sentences

A1 I intermit my studies to take care of my little sister.

A2 The rain intermitted briefly before starting again.

B1 The construction work will intermit during the weekend.

B2 The internet connection intermitted several times during the storm.

C1 The CEO decided to intermit the project temporarily to reassess its feasibility.

C2 The professor intermitted the lecture to address a student's question.

Examples of intermit in a Sentence

formal The patient's medication needs to be taken at regular intervals to prevent any intermitting of symptoms.

informal Don't intermit your workout routine if you want to see results.

slang I can't believe the power intermitted during the middle of the game!

figurative The intermitting rain added to the melancholy mood of the funeral procession.

Grammatical Forms of intermit

• past tense: intermitted
• plural: intermits
• comparative: more intermit
• superlative: most intermit
• present tense: intermit
• future tense: will intermit
• perfect tense: have intermitted
• continuous tense: is intermitting
• singular: intermit
• positive degree: intermit
• infinitive: to intermit
• gerund: intermitting
• participle: intermitted

Origin and Evolution of intermit

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intermit' originated from the Latin word 'intermittere' which means to leave off or interrupt.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intermit' has retained its original meaning of interrupting or stopping something temporarily. It is commonly used in various contexts to indicate a pause or break in continuity.