[spazˈmɒdɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts
(e.g: spasmodic fighting continued)

- caused by, subject to, or in the nature of a spasm or spasms
(e.g: a spasmodic cough)


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Origin:
late 17th century: from modern Latin spasmodicus, from Greek spasmōdēs, from spasma (see spasm)