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Definition of intermittency

intermittency

/ˌɪntərˈmɪtənsi/
in · ter · mit · ten · cy
Adverb:intermittently
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Plural:intermittencies
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Adjective:intermittent
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intermittency Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of occurring at irregular intervals; the condition of stopping and starting repeatedly rather than being continuous.

Example

"The intermittency of solar and wind power requires advanced battery storage to maintain a stable electrical grid."

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• Rhymes for intermittency

• Nearby Words

interminably
intermingle
intermission
intermittency
intermittent
intermittently
intermix

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'intermittent', which derives from the Latin 'intermittentem' (past participle of 'intermittere', meaning 'to leave off' or 'to pause'), combining 'inter-' (between) and 'mittere' (to send or let go).

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intermittency. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intermittency
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