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fitful

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Main Entry:
fit·ful 
          Listen to the pronunciation of fitful
Pronunciation:
\ˈfit-fəl\
Function:
adjective
Date:
1592
1obsolete : characterized by fits or paroxysms2: having an erratic or intermittent character : irregular
fit·ful·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of fitfully \-fə-lē\ adverb
fit·ful·ness noun
synonyms fitful, spasmodic, convulsive mean lacking steadiness or regularity in movement. fitful implies intermittence, a succession of starts and stops or risings and fallings <fitful sleep>. spasmodic adds to fitful the implication of rapid or violent activity alternating with inactivity <spasmodic growth>. convulsive suggests the breaking of regularity or quiet by uncontrolled movement <convulsive shocks>.


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