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.
- Describing something that occurs infrequently or irregularly. - Referring to something that happens from time to time, but not regularly or predictably. - Talking about something that is not consistent or frequent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not continuous or consistent.
- 2Both words refer to something that happens irregularly or infrequently.
- 3Both words can be used to describe patterns of behavior or events.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Intermittently suggests something that happens with breaks in between, while sporadically suggests something that happens infrequently or unpredictably.
- 2Duration: Intermittently implies that the activity or event occurs for a period of time, while sporadically does not imply any specific duration.
- 3Consistency: Intermittently suggests some level of consistency or regularity, while sporadically implies the opposite.
- 4Intensity: Intermittently suggests that the activity or event occurs with varying degrees of intensity, while sporadically does not imply any specific intensity.
- 5Usage: Intermittently is more commonly used in formal writing, while sporadically is more commonly used in informal speech.
Remember this!
Intermittently and sporadically are synonyms that describe something that is not continuous or consistent. However, intermittently suggests that the activity or event occurs with breaks in between, while sporadically implies that it happens infrequently or unpredictably. Additionally, intermittently is more commonly used in formal writing, while sporadically is more commonly used in informal speech.
