What is "spasmodic" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does spasmodic mean in English? Meaning of spasmodic definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "spasmodic" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "spasmodic": affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

Adjective

  • Meaning: affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
  • Example: convulsive motions his body made a spasmodic jerk spastic movements
  • Synonyms: convulsive spasmodic spastic
  • Similar: unsteady
  • Pronunciation in US: /spæzˈmɑ.dɪk/

    Pronunciation in UK: /spæzˈmɒd.ɪk/

    Meaning of "spasmodic": occurring in spells and often abruptly

    Adjective

  • Meaning: occurring in spells and often abruptly
  • Example: fitful bursts of energy spasmodic rifle fire
  • Synonyms: fitful spasmodic
  • Similar: sporadic
  • Pronunciation in US: /spæzˈmɑ.dɪk/

    Pronunciation in UK: /spæzˈmɒd.ɪk/

  • Adjective: Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.Convulsive; consisting of spasms. spasmodic asthmaIntermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts. spasmodic zeal or industryErratic or unsustained.
  • Synonyms:

    changeable, choppy, desultory, fitful, intermittent, irregular, jerky, periodic, shaky, sporadic, spotty, uncertain, bits and pieces, convulsive, fits and starts, on-again-off-again, spastic, spurtive,

    Antonyms:

    uninterrupted, resting,

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    spasmodic in English: spasmodic
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