World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries零星的
Pronunciation / Transliteration: língxīng de
"枪声断断续续，时有时无。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
"The patient made a recovery punctuated by sporadic bouts of illness."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Early 17th century: via medieval Latin from Greek sporadikos, from spouras 'scattered', from speirein 'to sow'.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "sporadic"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "sporadic" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
sporadique
Transliteration: sporadique
"Il y a eu des tirs sporadiques pendant la nuit."
sporadisch
Transliteration: sporadisch
"Wir haben nur sporadischen Kontakt."
sporadico
Transliteration: sporadico
"Ci sono stati episodi di pioggia sporadica."
esporádico
Transliteration: esporádico
"Mantenemos un contacto esporádico."
esporádico
Transliteration: esporádico
"Ela fez apenas aparições esporádicas."
छिटपुट
Transliteration: chhitput
"शहर में छिटपुट हिंसा की खबरें आईं।"
零星的
Transliteration: língxīng de
"枪声断断续续，时有时无。"
산발적인
Transliteration: sanbaljeogin
"그 지역에는 산발적인 소나기가 내렸다."
散発的な
Transliteration: sanpatsutekina
"その地域では散発的な戦闘が続いている。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Chinese termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "sporadic"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.