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Fitful Definition & Meaning

fitful
adjective
  1. occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire"
  2. intermittently stopping and starting; "fitful (or interrupted) sleep"; "off-and-on static"

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What does fitful mean?
occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire" intermittently stopping and starting; "fitful (or interrupted) sleep"; "off-and-on static"
What part of speech is fitful?
Fitful is an adjective.
How many definitions does fitful have?
Fitful has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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