Sporadic

Sporadic describes something that occurs at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated. It lacks consistency or pattern in its occurrence. The events are not predictable in either frequency or timing, suggesting a random or occasional nature. It highlights a lack of continuity or connection between instances. Often, it implies a situation where the overall activity is low or infrequent, with brief moments of activity or presence.

Sporadic meaning with examples

• Due to the unpredictable weather, the farmer only made Sporadic visits to the fields to tend to his crops, fearing sudden storms.
• The old clock in the hallway ticked sporadically, often stopping entirely, adding to the eerie ambiance of the old house.
• Despite the doctor's warnings, the patient took medication sporadically, making the treatment far less effective.
• During the long drought, rain came sporadically; these brief showers offered only temporary relief to the parched land.
• The protestors' gatherings were Sporadic, organized at unexpected times and places, which proved challenging for police to control.

Sporadic Synonyms

infrequent, intermittent, irregular, isolated, occasional, periodic, random, scattered, unpredictable

Sporadic Antonyms

common, consistent, constant, continuous, frequent, persistent, regular

Sporadic Crossword Answers

6 Letters

SPARSE, RANDOM

7 Letters

ERRATIC

8 Letters

EPISODIC

9 Letters

SCATTERED

11 Letters

ONAINOFFAIN

12 Letters

INTERMITTENT

15 Letters

ONAGAINOFFAGAIN