Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sporadic
Adjective
/spəˈrædɪk/
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Definition
Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
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Examples
- There were sporadic showers throughout the day.
- His attendance at the meetings was sporadic at best.
- She experienced sporadic pain in her knee after the injury.
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Meaning
Sporadic refers to something that does not happen steadily or continuously but rather in unpredictable instances.
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Synonyms
- Scattered
- Irregular
- Occasional
- Intermittent
- Random