spasmodic

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /spรฆzหˆmษ‘หdษชk/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /spรฆzหˆmษ’dษชk/
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adjective
R

occurring in sudden, irregular bursts

There was spasmodic fighting in the area yesterday.

R

caused by involuntary muscle contractions

The patient experienced spasmodic coughing fits.

translation

adj. occurring in sudden, irregular bursts; caused by involuntary muscle contractions