fitful

[ fit-fuhl ]
/ ˈfɪt fəl /

adjective

coming, appearing, acting, etc., in fits or by spells; recurring irregularly.

Origin of fitful

First recorded in 1595–1605; fit2 + -ful

OTHER WORDS FROM fitful

fit·ful·ly, adverb fit·ful·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for fitful

fitful
/ (ˈfɪtfʊl) /

adjective

characterized by or occurring in irregular spells fitful sleep

Derived forms of fitful

fitfully, adverb fitfulness, noun