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- [fit-fuh l]
- /ˈfɪt fəl/
- /ˈfɪt.fəl/
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- [fit-fuh l]
- /ˈfɪt fəl/
Definitions of fitfully word
- adjective fitfully coming, appearing, acting, etc., in fits or by spells; recurring irregularly. 1
- noun fitfully Not regularly or continuously; intermittently. 1
- adverb fitfully In a fitful manner; irregularly or unsteadily. 0
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Origin of fitfully
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; fit2 + -ful
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Parts of speech for Fitfully
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fitfully popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fitfully usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fitfully
adv fitfully
- irregularly — without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.
- off and on — so as to be no longer supported or attached: This button is about to come off.
- restlessly — characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest: a restless mood.
adverb fitfully
- sporadically — (of similar things or occurrences) appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; occasional: sporadic renewals of enthusiasm.
- intermittently — stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again: an intermittent pain.
- erratically — In an erratic manner; unsteadily or randomly, unpredictably.
adjective fitfully
- step by step — a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, accompanied by a shifting of the weight of the body in the direction of the new position, as in walking, running, or dancing.
- by fits and starts — spasmodically; without concerted effort
- piecemeal — piece by piece; one piece at a time; gradually: to work piecemeal.
- little by little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
Antonyms for fitfully
adverb fitfully
- peacefully — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
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