Meaning of the word intermittent in English

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intermittent

US /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈmɪt.ənt/
UK /ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt/
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Adjective

stopping and starting at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

Example:
We experienced intermittent rain throughout the day.
The patient suffered from intermittent fever.
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