Intermittent

Pronunciation: /ɪn.tərˈmɪ.tənt/

Definitions of intermittent

adjective occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

Example Sentences

A1 My internet connection is intermittent, so I often lose signal.

A2 The intermittent rain showers made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

B1 The car's engine had an intermittent problem that was hard to diagnose.

B2 The intermittent power outages in the area caused inconvenience to the residents.

C1 The artist's intermittent exhibitions drew a lot of attention from art enthusiasts.

C2 The CEO's intermittent presence in the office raised concerns among the employees.

Examples of intermittent in a Sentence

formal The intermittent rain showers caused delays in the outdoor event.

informal The intermittent Wi-Fi connection is driving me crazy!

slang My car has been acting all intermittent lately.

figurative Her intermittent bursts of creativity make her artwork truly unique.

Grammatical Forms of intermittent

• past tense: intermitted
• plural: intermittents
• comparative: more intermittent
• superlative: most intermittent
• present tense: intermittent
• future tense: will be intermittent
• perfect tense: has been intermittent
• continuous tense: is being intermittent
• singular: intermittent
• positive degree: intermittent
• infinitive: to intermitt
• gerund: intermittently
• participle: intermitting

Origin and Evolution of intermittent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intermittent' originates from the Latin word 'intermittens', which is derived from the verb 'intermittere' meaning 'to leave off or cease for a time'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intermittent' has retained its original meaning of occurring at irregular intervals or stopping and starting periodically. It has also been used in various contexts such as describing medical conditions, weather patterns, and electrical signals.