Spasmodic

Pronunciation: /spæzˈmɑdɪk/

Definitions of spasmodic

adjective relating to or affected by spasms; characterized by sudden bursts of energy or activity

Example Sentences

A1 She had spasmodic coughing fits throughout the night.

A2 The old car's engine made spasmodic sputtering noises.

B1 The patient experienced spasmodic muscle contractions during the seizure.

B2 The internet connection was spasmodic, making it difficult to stream videos.

C1 The political situation in the country was marked by spasmodic outbreaks of violence.

C2 The author's writing style is characterized by spasmodic shifts in tone and pacing.

Examples of spasmodic in a Sentence

formal The patient experienced spasmodic muscle contractions during the seizure.

informal Her laughter was so spasmodic, it was contagious.

slang The car's engine made a weird spasmodic noise before it finally started.

figurative The team's performance was spasmodic, with moments of brilliance followed by complete chaos.

Grammatical Forms of spasmodic

• past tense: spasmodic
• plural: spasmodics
• comparative: more spasmodic
• superlative: most spasmodic
• present tense: spasmodics
• future tense: will spasmodic
• perfect tense: have spasmodic
• continuous tense: is spasmodic
• singular: spasmodic
• positive degree: spasmodic
• infinitive: to spasmodic
• gerund: spasmodically
• participle: spasmodic

Origin and Evolution of spasmodic

First Known Use: 1706 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'spasmodic' originated from the Latin word 'spasmus', which means convulsion or spasm.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe sudden, involuntary muscle contractions or convulsions, the word 'spasmodic' has evolved to also refer to anything characterized by sudden bursts or fits of activity or emotion.