Grep of noun spasmodic
antispasmodic
spasmodic laryngitis
Overview of adj spasmodic
The adj spasmodic has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) convulsive, spasmodic, spastic -- (affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements")
2. fitful, spasmodic -- (occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire")
Antonyms of adj spasmodic
2 senses of spasmodic
Sense 1
convulsive, spasmodic, spastic
INDIRECT (VIA unsteady) -> steady
Sense 2
fitful, spasmodic
INDIRECT (VIA sporadic) -> continual
Similarity of adj spasmodic
2 senses of spasmodic
Sense 1
convulsive, spasmodic, spastic
=> unsteady (vs. steady)
Sense 2
fitful, spasmodic
=> sporadic (vs. continual)
Attributes of adj spasmodic
Familiarity of adj spasmodic
spasmodic used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2)
Grep of adj spasmodic
spasmodic
Overview of adj spasmodic
The adj spasmodic has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) convulsive, spasmodic, spastic -- (affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements")
2. fitful, spasmodic -- (occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire")
spasmodic definition
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