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INTERMITTENT

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Intermittent.

Intermittent - as an adjective satellite

Stopping and starting at irregular intervals

Example: "Intermittent rain showers"

Intermittent - as a noun

An intermittent fever or disease.

Intermittent - as an adjective

Stopping and starting, occuring, or presenting at intervals; coming after a particular time span.

Example: "Intermittent bugs are most difficult to reproduce."

(specifically, of a body of water) existing only for certain seasons; that is, being dry for part of the year.

Example: "The area has many intermittent lakes and streams."

Example Sentences

"The rain was intermittent throughout the day."
"She suffers from intermittent headaches."
"The sound of intermittent gunfire echoed through the night."
"The power outage was intermittent, causing flickering lights."
"The intermittent breaks in the conversation made it difficult to follow."
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Word Game Points

Is INTERMITTENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intermittent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTERMITTENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is INTERMITTENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intermittent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERMITTENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is INTERMITTENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intermittent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERMITTENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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