English Explanatory Dictionary

intermit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To interrupt, to stop or cease temporarily or periodically; to suspend.

Pronunciation

/ɪntəˈmɪt/ /ɪntɚˈmɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-intermit.wav

Word forms

intermit intermits intermitting intermitted

Etymology

From Latin intermittere, from inter- + mittere.

Related words

intermission mission

Derived words

intermittedly intermittence intermittency intermittent intermitter intermittingly unintermitted unintermitting
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