Definitions
- Describing something that occurs at irregular intervals or with breaks in between. - Referring to something that happens on and off, with periods of activity and inactivity. - Talking about something that is not continuous or consistent, but rather sporadic or intermittent.
- Referring to something that happens infrequently or from time to time. - Describing something that occurs at irregular intervals, but less frequently than intermittently. - Talking about something that is not a regular occurrence, but happens from time to time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe events that happen irregularly or infrequently.
- 2Both words suggest that the events are not a regular occurrence.
- 3Both words can be used to describe events that happen over a period of time.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Intermittently suggests a more frequent occurrence than occasionally.
- 2Duration: Intermittently suggests a longer duration of the event than occasionally.
- 3Consistency: Intermittently suggests a lack of consistency, while occasionally suggests a more predictable pattern.
- 4Intensity: Intermittently suggests a more intense or noticeable event than occasionally.
- 5Usage: Intermittently is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts, while occasionally is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Intermittently and occasionally both describe events that happen irregularly or infrequently. However, intermittently suggests a more frequent and longer-lasting occurrence, while occasionally suggests a less frequent and more predictable pattern. Additionally, intermittently is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts, while occasionally is more commonly used in everyday language.
