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Here, gone, back again, like motivation or a flickering streetlight with commitment issues.
means Happening at irregular intervals rather than continuously, stopping and starting in an unpredictable rhythm.
from From Latin intermittere, to leave off or interrupt, blending inter (between) and mittere (to send) — literally sending gaps between the action.
Fasting fameHijacked by dieters skipping breakfast on purpose.
Power gridsSolar and wind are politely called intermittent.
Wiper settingThat delay on car wipers is officially intermittent.