Definition of Spasmodic
Spasmodic
spas·mod·ic


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
something that happens suddenly, briefly and irregularly, in bursts;

e.g. She made spasmodic attempts to change his behavior but he never followed through.

(adjective)
acting fitfully or intermittently;

e.g. We see some spasmodic activity between the hours of 12:00PM and 6:00PM.

(adjective)
subject to emotional outbursts;

e.g. She is in a rather spasmodic mood today.



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