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fitful
[ fit-fuhl ]
/ ˈfɪt fəl /
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adjective
coming, appearing, acting, etc., in fits or by spells; recurring irregularly.
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OTHER WORDS FROM fitful
fit·ful·ly, adverbfit·ful·ness, nounWords nearby fitful
fit, fit as a fiddle, fitch, Fitchburg, fitchew, fitful, fit in, fit like a glove, fitly, fitment, fitna
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British Dictionary definitions for fitful
fitful
/ (ˈfɪtfʊl) /
adjective
characterized by or occurring in irregular spellsfitful sleep
Derived forms of fitful
fitfully, adverbfitfulness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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