
Sporadically
Frequency Context
Use 'sporadically' to describe events that don't follow a pattern or fixed schedule.
The old bus arrives sporadically, so it's not reliable for daily commute.
Not Continuous
'Sporadically' indicates breaks in continuity, suggesting something starts and stops at irregular intervals.
She only checks her email sporadically, which means she might miss urgent messages.
Unpredictability
Something that happens sporadically is often unpredictable, without warning or signs.
Meteor showers can occur sporadically, making them exciting yet hard to anticipate.