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| 1. | [ adjective ] occurring in spells and often abruptly | |
| Synonyms: | spasmodic | |
| Examples: | "fitful bursts of energy" "spasmodic rifle fire" |
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| Related terms: | sporadic | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] intermittently stopping and starting | |
| Synonyms: | off-and-on interrupted | |
| Examples: | "fitful (or interrupted) sleep" "off-and-on static" |
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| Related terms: | broken | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] intermittently stopping and starting | |
| Synonyms: | off-and-on interrupted | |
| Examples: | "fitful (or interrupted) sleep" "off-and-on static" |
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| Related terms: | broken | |
| Similar spelling: |
fitfully |
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