1. the quality or state of stopping and starting at irregular intervals

Examples

• The intermittence of the internet connection made it difficult to complete the video call.
• Rain fell with intermittence throughout the afternoon.
• The patient’s fever showed intermittence over several days.
• The intermittence of the streetlight created an eerie atmosphere.
• Due to the intermittence of power supply, we kept flashlights ready.
• The intermittence of his attendance affected his grades.