1. occurring in sudden, brief bursts; irregular and intermittent
2. relating to or characterized by muscle spasms or sudden involuntary contractions
Usage: medical

Examples

• The old car made spasmodic progress up the steep hill.
• Her spasmodic efforts to learn piano never lasted more than a few weeks.
• The patient experienced spasmodic movements in his left arm.
• Rain fell in spasmodic bursts throughout the afternoon.
• His spasmodic breathing indicated he was still recovering from the illness.
• The team’s spasmodic performance frustrated their coach.
• She made spasmodic attempts to clean her room before giving up.