Spasmodic Definition & Meaning
spasmodic
- adjective
- affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements"
- occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire"
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- What does spasmodic mean?
- affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements" occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire"
- What part of speech is spasmodic?
- Spasmodic is an adjective.
- How many definitions does spasmodic have?
- Spasmodic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).