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SPORADIC Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word sporadic. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word sporadic. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SPORADIC

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episodic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes

• occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals

• limited in duration to a single episode

fitful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• occurring in spells and often abruptly

• intermittently stopping and starting

haphazard
adjectiveadj
adverb

• without care; in a slapdash manner

adjective satellite

• dependent upon or characterized by chance

• marked by great carelessness

infrequent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

intermittent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stopping and starting at irregular intervals

irregular
adjectiveadj
adjective

• contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

• (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

• (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement

noun

• a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

• merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

adjective satellite

• not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

• failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection

• deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

• lacking continuity or regularity

• (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

• independent in behavior or thought

isolated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not close together in time

• being or feeling set or kept apart from others

• marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements

• cut off or left behind

• under forced isolation especially for health reasons

• remote and separate physically or socially

occasional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• occurring from time to time

• occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals

• occurring on a temporary or irregular basis

• recurring or reappearing from time to time

rare
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

• recurring only at long intervals

• not widely distributed

• having low density

• marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind

• (of meat) cooked a short time; still red inside

scattered
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

• lacking orderly continuity

spasmodic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

• occurring in spells and often abruptly

Best Hypernyms For SPORADIC

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sporadic, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
infrequent intermittent irregular occasional periodic

Alternatives for EPISODIC

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