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Sporadically - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

sporadically

/spəˈrædɪkli/ /spəˈrædɪkli/

Definition:

Occurring occasionally or at irregular intervals, not continuously or frequently.

Synonyms:

intermittently, occasionally, irregularly, infrequently

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

regularly, constantly, frequently

Common Collocations:

occur sporadically, appear sporadically, happen sporadically

Derivatives:

sporadic, sporadicalness

Usage Tips:

Use "sporadically" to describe actions or events that happen irregularly or unpredictably over time.

Common Phrases:

here and there, now and then, off and on

Etymology:

Derived from Greek "sporadikos," meaning scattered or dispersed; entered English via Late Latin "sporadicus."

Examples:

  • 1. Rain fell sporadically throughout the day.
  • 2. He checks his email sporadically while on vacation.
  • 3. The old radio works sporadically due to loose wiring.
  • 4. Wildflowers grow sporadically in the dry desert landscape.

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