intermittently-available
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/ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli əˈveɪləbl/
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/ˌɪntəˈmɪtəntli əˈveɪləbl/
irregularly accessible
Etymology
The term 'intermittently-available' combines 'intermittently' from Latin 'intermittere,' meaning 'to leave off,' and 'available' from Old French 'avaler,' meaning 'to be of use.'
'Intermittently' evolved from the Latin 'intermittere' through Middle English, while 'available' transformed from Old French 'avaler' to the modern English 'available.'
Initially, 'intermittently' meant 'to leave off or pause,' and 'available' meant 'to be of use.' Over time, they combined to describe something that is accessible at irregular intervals.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
available at irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily accessible.
The service is intermittently-available due to server maintenance.
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Last updated: 2025/06/15 07:48