Definition

The condition of occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.

Example

The intermittence of the rain made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.

Conversation

Have you noticed the intermittence in the Wi-Fi lately?

Yeah, it’s been really frustrating, especially when I’m trying to work.

I wonder if it’s just our router acting up or something bigger.

Could be! I hope they fix it soon because I can’t deal with this much longer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intermittence → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "mittere" (meaning to send). The word describes the act of sending something between intervals, hence referring to something that occurs at irregular intervals.

Memory Tip

Think of something that happens 'between' ('inter-') 'sending' ('mittere') events — that's why intermittence means something that occurs at intervals.

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