What does sporadic mean?
Sporadic means (archaic) (of diseases) occurring in isolated instances; not epidemic..
Sporadic
/spəˈɹæd.ɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
(archaic) (of diseases) occurring in isolated instances; not epidemic..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) (of diseases) occurring in isolated instances; not epidemic.
- Rare and scattered in occurrence.
- Exhibiting random behavior; patternless.
- (mathematics) Not belonging to any infinite family; an exception to an otherwise orderly classification.
Example Sentences
It was a stodgy, weary display from Mourinho’s team with only sporadic moments when they threatened Salvatore Sirigu’s goal and their manager seemed bewildered afterwards when he tried to explain what had gone wrong.
Synonyms for sporadic
Antonyms for sporadic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more sporadic
- most sporadic
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sporadic?
Common synonyms include irregular, isolated, stray, intermittent.
What is the opposite of sporadic?
Possible antonyms include continual.
How do you use sporadic in a sentence?
It was a stodgy, weary display from Mourinho’s team with only sporadic moments when they threatened Salvatore Sirigu’s goal and their manager seemed bewildered afterwards when he tried to explain what had gone wrong.
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