Definitions for spasmodic



Overview of adj spasmodic

The adj spasmodic has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) convulsive, spasmodic, spastic

(affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements")

2. fitful, spasmodic

(occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire")

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