Sporadic
Definition: Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated (adjective)
Example: Sporadic gunfire was heard in the distance during the ceasefire period.
Synonyms: intermittent, irregular, occasional
Antonyms: regular, continuous, constant
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Questions about Sporadic
What does “Sporadic” mean?
Sporadic (adjective) means occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated
How do you use “Sporadic” in a sentence?
Sporadic gunfire was heard in the distance during the ceasefire period.
What are synonyms of “Sporadic”?
Words with a similar meaning to Sporadic include intermittent, irregular, occasional. Opposites include regular, continuous, constant.
Is “Sporadic” a test vocabulary word?
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