sporadic

[US]/spəˈrædɪk/
[UK]/spəˈrædɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. occurring occasionally, irregularly, or in scattered instances

Example Sentences

a sporadic(al) case of smallpox

sporadic fighting broke out.

There were reports of sporadic fighting in the streets.

ferry connections are sporadic in the low season.

a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids.

Objective: To analyze the electroencephalogram (EEG) and cranial CT of the patients with sporadic viral cerebritis clinically.

Real-world Examples

Those random meteors are called sporadic meteors.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

Sporadic gunshots could also be heard.

Source: BBC Listening March 2021 Collection

Right now, food distribution in Bangui is sporadic due to the violence.

Source: VOA Standard December 2013 Collection

In the years since, the volcano has triggered sporadic swarms of tiny quakes.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American January 2022 Collection

There's been sporadic gunfire around the capital Bangui during the day, probably nervous Seleka gunmen.

Source: BBC Listening January 2014 Collection

Beta men generally have a very sporadic, ungrounded frequency where they are overly loud.

Source: Tips for Men's Self-Improvement

Israeli forces have exchanged sporadic rocket fire with Hezbollah fighters in recent days.

Source: VOA Standard English - Middle East

Rival government and opposition forces signed a peace deal last month-but sporadic fighting continues.

Source: VOA Standard September 2015 Collection

There are reports of gunfire and sporadic explosions and smoke rising from the area.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2014

The two sides recently agreed to a truce in Hodeida, but sporadic fighting has continued.

Source: BBC Listening December 2018 Collection

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