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intermittent

The correct spelling is intermittent.

How to pronounce intermittent

noun

IPA: /ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/

Say it like: Int-erm-itt-ent

The correct spelling is intermittent. An intermittent fever or disease. For example: "Intermittent bugs are most difficult to reproduce."

Usage Examples

Intermittent bugs are most difficult to reproduce.

The area has many intermittent lakes and streams.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An intermittent fever or disease.

adjective

  1. 1.Stopping and starting, occuring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.
  2. 2.(specifically, of a body of water) Existing only for certain seasons; that is, being dry for part of the year.

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