intermittent

Definitions

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Stopping and starting at intervals; periodic.

Examples

The region has been suffering from intermittent power outages throughout the summer.

After an intermittent period of rain, the sun finally broke through the clouds.

Synonyms

sporadic periodic irregular fitful recurrent occasional episodic

Antonyms

continuous constant steady perpetual ceaseless uninterrupted persistent