SPASMODICALLY
spasmodically
(adverb) in spurts and fits; “I began to write intermittently and spasmodically”
spasmodically, jerkily
(adverb) with spasms; “the mouth was slightly open, and jerked violently and spasmodically at one corner”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
spasmodically (comparative more spasmodically, superlative most spasmodically)
In a spasmodic manner; intermittently.
Synonyms
• sporadically; see also discontinuously
Source: Wiktionary
SPASMODIC
Spas"mod"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. spasmotique.]
1. (Med.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to spasm; consisting in spasm; occuring in, or characterized by, spasms; as, a spasmodic asthma.
2. Soon relaxed or exhausted; convulsive; intermittent; as, spasmodic zeal or industry. Spasmodic croup (Med.), an affection of childhood characterized by a stoppage of brathing developed suddenly and without fever, and produced by spasmodic contraction of the vocal cords. It is sometimes fatal. Called also laryngismus stridulus, and childcrowing.
– Spasmodic stricture, a stricture caused by muscular spasm without structural change. See Organic stricture, under Organic.
Spas*mod"ic, n. (Med.)
Definition: A medicine for spasm.
SPASMODICAL
Spas*mod"ic*al, a.
Definition: Same as Spasmodic, a.
– Spas*mod"ic*al*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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