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- Dictionaryspasmodic/spazˈmɒdɪk/
adjective
- 1. occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts: "spasmodic fighting continued"
- 2. caused by, subject to, or in the nature of a spasm or spasms: "a spasmodic cough"
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SPASMODIC definition: 1. happening suddenly for short periods of time and not in a regular way: 2. happening suddenly…. Learn more.
SPASMODIC meaning: 1. happening suddenly for short periods of time and not in a regular way: 2. happening suddenly…. Learn more.
The meaning of SPASMODIC is relating to or affected or characterized by spasm. How to use spasmodic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Spasmodic.
Spasmodic definition: pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.. See examples of SPASMODIC used in a sentence.
Something that is spasmodic happens suddenly, for short periods of time, and at irregular intervals. He managed to stifle the spasmodic sobs of panic rising in his throat. My husband's work was so spasmodic.
Something that is spasmodic is experiencing a fit, a loss of muscular control. If you are spazzing out, you are spasmodic. A sudden fit or involuntary contraction of the muscles is called a spasm; thus spasmodic means to behave in such a way.
spasmodic definition: happening suddenly for short periods of time and not in a regular way. Learn more.
Definition of spasmodic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
First recorded in 1675–85; from Medieval Latin spasmodicus, from Greek spasmṓd(ēs) “spasmodic” (derivative of spasmós spasm; see -ode 1) + Latin -icus-ic Sometimes spas·mod·i·cal [spaz- mod -i-k uh l] /spæzˈmɒd ɪ kəl/ .
spasmodic meaning, definition, what is spasmodic: happening for short irregular periods, n...: Learn more.
