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Meaning of spasmodic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

spasmodic

Pronunciation:/spæzˈmɒd.ɪk//spæzˈmɑ.dɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A medicine for suppressing spasms.

    Synonyms:antispasmodic

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.

  2. Convulsive; consisting of spasms.

    Example: spasmodic asthma

  3. Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.

    Example: spasmodic zeal or industry

    Synonyms:patchystop-start

  4. Erratic or unsustained.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/spasmodic

Related words

spasticconvulsivefitfulunsteadysporadicspasmodicalspasmicspasmous