pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.

resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden but brief; sporadic

spasmodic efforts at reform.

given to or characterized by bursts of excitement.

adjective

resting , uninterrupted

adjective

bits and pieces , changeable , choppy , convulsive , desultory , fitful , fits and starts , intermittent , irregular , jerky , on-again-off-again , periodic , shaky , spastic , sporadic , spotty , spurtive , uncertain , erratic , excitable , sudden