spasmodic

/spæzˈmɑdɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or affected by involuntary muscle contractions (spasms).
    • The patient's spasmodic twitching made it hard for her to hold a pen.
    • The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the spasmodic movements in his legs.
    • He suffered from spasmodic pain in his neck after the accident.
  2. Occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts; not steady or continuous.
    • Her attendance at the club meetings was spasmodic at best.
    • The rain was spasmodic, with sudden downpours followed by long dry spells.
    • The internet connection was spasmodic, cutting out every few minutes.
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