sporadically

adverb

spo·​rad·​i·​cal·​ly spə-ˈra-di-k(ə-)lē 

: in a sporadic manner : not regularly or constantly

gunfire being heard sporadically

software updates that appear sporadically

Originally from the western Pacific Ocean, the shrimp have been spotted sporadically in U.S. waters for the past two decades.

—Rick Jervis

Even when the sun is being well behaved, parcels of plasma shoot sporadically toward Earth's dark side, prompting a bright aurora and intensifying radiation belts.

—Tim Beardsley

Examples of sporadically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Torrence continues to gig with his group the Surf City All-Stars, but only sporadically. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

Since air moisture levels are high everywhere, precipitation can gather and fall sporadically across the region. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

The messages had been appearing sporadically since October 2024, with the last one seen on May 14 of this year, authorities said. — Seamus Bozeman, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

So Kates and sporadically a Louis Vuitton style on hand for a variety of occasions. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sporadically

• radically