SPASMODIC
spasmodic
Adjective
- Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.
- Convulsive; consisting of spasms.
- spasmodic asthma
- Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.
- spasmodic zeal or industry
- Erratic or unsustained.
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