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adjective
- 1. occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts: "spasmodic fighting continued"
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The meaning of SPASMODIC is relating to or affected or characterized by spasm. How to use spasmodic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Spasmodic.
SPASMODIC definition: 1. happening suddenly for short periods of time and not in a regular way: 2. happening suddenly…. Learn more.
Spasmodic definition: pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.. See examples of SPASMODIC used in a sentence.
Something that is spasmodic is experiencing a fit, a loss of muscular control. If you are spazzing out, you are spasmodic. A sudden fit or involuntary contraction of the muscles is called a spasm; thus spasmodic means to behave in such a way.
SPASMODIC meaning: 1. happening suddenly for short periods of time and not in a regular way: 2. happening suddenly…. Learn more.
Something that is spasmodic happens suddenly, for short periods of time, and at irregular intervals. He managed to stifle the spasmodic sobs of panic rising in his throat. My husband's work was so spasmodic. Synonyms: sporadic, irregular, erratic, intermittent More Synonyms of spasmodic.
Definition of spasmodic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden but brief; sporadic: spasmodic efforts at reform.
spasmodic meaning, definition, what is spasmodic: happening for short irregular periods, n...: Learn more.
adj. 1. Relating to, affected by, or having the character of a spasm; convulsive. 2. Happening intermittently; fitful: spasmodic rifle fire. 3. Given to sudden outbursts of energy or feeling; excitable. [New Latin spasmōdicus, from Greek spasmōdēs, from spasmos, spasm; see spasm .] spas·mod′i·cal·ly adv.
