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/ɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt.lɪ/ · in.ter.mit.tent.ly
adverb
  1. Stopping or starting at intervals. The power went out intermittently throughout the night, making it difficult to sleep.
  2. Happening or done at irregular intervals. The factory's production line operated intermittently due to equipment malfunctions.
Did you know? The word 'intermittently' is often used in scientific and technical contexts to describe phenomena that occur at irregular intervals, such as the flashing of a light or the occurrence of a natural event.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026