Definitions
- Describing something that occurs at irregular intervals or with breaks in between. - Referring to something that happens sporadically or on and off. - Talking about something that is not continuous or consistent.
- Referring to something that happens at regular intervals or specific times. - Describing something that occurs repeatedly but not continuously. - Talking about something that is scheduled or planned to happen at certain intervals.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe events that occur more than once.
- 2Both words imply that there are gaps or breaks between occurrences.
- 3Both words can be used to describe patterns of behavior or events.
- 4Both words can be used to describe things that happen over time.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Intermittently suggests a less frequent occurrence than periodically.
- 2Consistency: Periodically implies a more consistent pattern than intermittently.
- 3Timing: Periodically suggests a regular schedule or timing, while intermittently does not.
- 4Duration: Intermittently suggests shorter, more sporadic occurrences, while periodically suggests longer, more sustained occurrences.
- 5Connotation: Intermittently can have a negative connotation, suggesting something that is unreliable or unpredictable, while periodically is neutral or positive.
Remember this!
Intermittently and periodically both describe events that occur more than once, but they differ in frequency, consistency, timing, duration, and connotation. Intermittently suggests a less frequent and less consistent pattern of occurrence, often with negative connotations. In contrast, periodically implies a more regular and consistent pattern of occurrence, often with neutral or positive connotations.
