spasmodic
/spæzˈmɑdɪk/
adjective
- 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.
- 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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