Adjective
- 1. fitful, spasmodic, sporadic (vs. continual)
- usage: occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire"
- 2. fitful, interrupted, off-and-on(prenominal), broken (vs. unbroken)
- usage: intermittently stopping and starting; "fitful (or interrupted) sleep"; "off-and-on static"
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