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sporadically

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //spɝˈædɪkɫi// UK //spɔːɹˈædɪkli// spo·rad·i·cal·ly

adv. happening at irregular times or in a way that is not continuous. You use this when something occurs now and then but not often.

adv. occurring at irregular intervals or in an intermittent manner. Often describes events that are not part of a regular pattern.


SIMPLE

The rain fell sporadically throughout the afternoon.

CONTEXTUAL

The company reported sporadically high sales during the holiday season, though the overall trend remained flat.

COMPLEX

While the conflict has been sporadically active for decades, the recent ceasefire has brought a much-needed period of stability to the region.

Synonyms
Origin

From sporadic + -ally.

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