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Sporadic

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Meanings of Sporadic

Adjective

  • Happening here and there, not all the time.
  • Not happening regularly; it comes and goes.
  • Like a surprise; you don't know when it will happen next.

Explanation of the word: Sporadic

Sporadic means something that happens sometimes, but not all the time. Like if you see a rainbow only once in a while, that's sporadic.

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Translations for the word: Sporadic

hindi
विरल

viral

कभी-कभी

kabhi-kabhi

अवकाशिक

avkashik

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Sporadic

What does 'sporadic' mean?
The word 'sporadic' means something that happens occasionally or not regularly.
How do you pronounce 'sporadic'?
You pronounce 'sporadic' like this: spuh-RAD-ik.
What is the origin of the word 'sporadic'?
The word 'sporadic' comes from the Greek word 'sporadikos', which means 'scattered'.
What is the meaning of 'sporadic' in Hindi?
The word 'sporadic' in Hindi is 'विरल' (Viral).