SPASMODIC Synonyms

• occurring in spells and often abruptly

• intermittently stopping and starting

• of a function or curve; possessing one or more discontinuities

• not continuing without interruption in time or space

• liable to sudden unpredictable change

• having no fixed course

• likely to perform unpredictably

• proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

• without forethought

• having the power of driving or impelling

• determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

• characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

• likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable

• stopping and starting at irregular intervals

• contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

• (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

• (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement

• a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

• merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

• not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

• failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection

• deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

• lacking continuity or regularity

• (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

• independent in behavior or thought

• meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

• lacking a steady rhythm

• marked by abrupt transitions

• having or revealing stupidity

• occurring from time to time

• occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals

• occurring on a temporary or irregular basis

• recurring or reappearing from time to time

• lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance

• happening without warning or in a short space of time

• not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

• not divisible by two

• (of a contest or contestants) not fairly matched as opponents

• variable and recurring at irregular intervals

• lacking consistency

• a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)

• irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc.

• affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

• resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent