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    spasmodic
    /spazˈmɒdɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts: "spasmodic fighting continued"
    • 2. caused by, subject to, or in the nature of a spasm or spasms: "a spasmodic cough"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPASMODIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Spasmodic means happening suddenly for short periods of time and not in a regular way. See how to use this adjective in sentences and learn its pronunciation and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spasmodicSpasmodic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Spasmodic means relating to or affected by spasm, or acting fitfully or intermittently. Learn the synonyms, examples, etymology and medical usage of spasmodic from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    Spasmodic means pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm, or characterized by sudden but brief spells of activity. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of spasmodic with example sentences from various sources.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPASMODIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Spasmodic means happening suddenly for short periods of time and not in a regular way. Learn how to use this adjective with sentences from various sources and see translations in different languages.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › spasmodicspasmodic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Spasmodic means happening suddenly for short periods of time, not regular or continuous, or caused by your muscles becoming tight in a way that you cannot control. Learn how to use this word with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and example sentences.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPASMODIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Spasmodic means happening suddenly, for short periods of time, and at irregular intervals. It can also describe something that is like a spasm or spasms, or someone who is highly emotional or excitable.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › spasmodicSpasmodic - definition of spasmodic by The Free Dictionary

    Spasmodic means relating to, affected by, or having the character of a spasm; convulsive. It also means happening intermittently; fitful, or given to sudden outbursts of energy or feeling. See examples, translations, and related words.