interruptedly
Definition
Adverb: In a manner that is broken, discontinuous, or marked by interruptions; not occurring in a continuous or unbroken sequence.
Usage Examples
- (The rain did not fall continuously; it paused and resumed.)
- (His speech was not smooth or flowing; it had many breaks.)
- (The machine worked in a stop-and-start fashion.)
Advanced Usage
- "to proceed interruptedly": to continue in a way that is frequently halted.
- The negotiations proceeded interruptedly over several weeks. (The talks were not continuous; they paused often.)
- "interruptedly connected": linked in a broken or non-linear manner.
- The data stream was interruptedly connected, leading to errors in transmission. (The connection was not stable; it had gaps.)
Variants and Related Words
- Interrupted (adj): broken in continuity; having a gap or pause.
- The interrupted signal caused the video to freeze. (The signal was not continuous.)
- Interruption (n): a break in continuity; something that interrupts.
- There was an interruption in the power supply. (A break occurred.)
- Interrupt (v): to break the continuity of something.
- Please do not interrupt the speaker. (Do not break the flow of speech.)
Synonyms
- Discontinuously: in a way that is not continuous; with breaks.
- Intermittently: occurring at irregular intervals; not steadily.
- Spasmodically: occurring in sudden, brief bursts; irregularly.
- Fitfully: in a way that is irregular or not steady.
Related Idioms
- By fits and starts: in short, irregular bursts; not steadily.
- He worked on the project by fits and starts, never making consistent progress. (He worked interruptedly.)
- Off and on: occasionally; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
- It rained off and on all day. (The rain fell interruptedly.)