spasmodic
[ spaz-mod-ik ]
/ spæzˈmɒd ɪk /
adjective
pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.
resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden but brief; sporadic: spasmodic efforts at reform.
given to or characterized by bursts of excitement.
Sometimes
spas·mod·i·cal.
Origin of spasmodic
SYNONYMS FOR spasmodic
OTHER WORDS FROM spasmodic
Words nearby spasmodic
spartiate,
sparver,
spasm,
spasm band,
spasmo-,
spasmodic,
spasmodic dysmenorrhea,
spasmodist,
spasmolysis,
spasmolytic,
spasmophilia
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British Dictionary definitions for spasmodic
spasmodic
rarely spasmodical
/ (spæzˈmɒdɪk) /
adjective
taking place in sudden brief spells
of or characterized by spasms
Derived forms of spasmodic
spasmodically, adverbWord Origin for spasmodic
C17: New Latin, from Greek
spasmos
spasm
Medical definitions for spasmodic
spasmodic
[ spăz-mŏd′ĭk ]
adj.
Relating to, affected by, or having the character of a spasm; convulsive.
Happening intermittently; fitful.
Given to sudden outbursts of energy or of feeling; excitable.