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spasmodic

Pronunciation: /spazˈmɒdɪk/

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Definition of spasmodic

adjective

  • 1occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts:spasmodic fighting continued
  • 2caused by, subject to, or in the nature of a spasm or spasms:a spasmodic cough

Derivatives

spasmodically

adverb

Origin:

late 17th century: from modern Latin spasmodicus, from Greek spasmōdēs, from spasma (see spasm)

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