intermittent

CEFR: C1

Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous, steady, or uninterrupted. Highly prized in IELTS Writing Task 1 and 2 for describing variable economic cycles, weather patterns, or energy outputs.

Synonyms

sporadic
periodic

Common Collocations

intermittent fasting
intermittent rainfall
intermittent supply

Example Sentence

Renewable sources such as wind and solar power are prone to intermittent generation depending on atmospheric conditions.