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[ adjective ] affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

Synonyms

convulsive spastic

Examples

"convulsive motions" "his body made a spasmodic jerk" "spastic movements"

Related terms

unsteady

2
[ adjective ] occurring in spells and often abruptly

Synonyms

fitful

Examples

"fitful bursts of energy" "spasmodic rifle fire"

Related terms

sporadic

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Similar Spelling

spasmolytic spasmolysis

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