Synonyms & related words for spasmodically

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of spasmodically — including jerkily, fitfully, intermittently, erratically, sporadically, discontinuously. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to spasmodically

Explore words related to spasmodically — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include convulsively, spastically, spasmodic, convulsive, convulsing, convulsed, twitching, uncontrollably. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for spasmodically

Common synonyms for spasmodically include jerkily, fitfully, intermittently, erratically, sporadically, discontinuously, unsteadily, irregularly — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does spasmodically come from?

The word spasmodically breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root spasm-, from Greek spasmos (“convulsion”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.