in·ter·mit
ˌin-tər-ˈmit 
intermitted; intermitting
: to cause to cease for a time or at intervals : discontinue
: to be intermittent
intermitter
noun
in·ter·mit·ter
variants
or intermittor
ˌintə(r)ˈmitə(r)
plural -s
: one that intermits
especially
: a device for producing intermittent movement
Cite this Entry
“Intermit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermit. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
intermit
verb
in·ter·mit
ˌint-ər-ˈmit
intermitted; intermitting
: to stop for a time and then continue
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
