spasmodic Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective satellite affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
spastic; convulsive.
- convulsive motions
- his body made a spasmodic jerk
- spastic movements
adjective satellite occurring in spells and often abruptly
fitful.
- fitful bursts of energy
- spasmodic rifle fire

Gr. a convulsion + likeness: cf. F. spasmotique.

(Med.) Of or pertaining to spasm; consisting in spasm; occuring in, or characterized by, spasms; as, a spasmodic asthma.
Soon relaxed or exhausted; convulsive; intermittent; as, spasmodic zeal or industry.