intermissive

American  

[in-ter-mis-iv] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪs ɪv /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterized by intermission.

2. intermittent.

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Other Word Forms

• unintermissive adjective

Etymology

Origin of intermissive

First recorded in 1580–90; intermiss(ion) + -ive

Example Sentences

Make pleasure thy recreation or intermissive relaxation, not thy Diana, life, and profession.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 6 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright

Howsoever, the more intelligent merchants do jeer him, the vulgar do admire him, holding his novels oracular; and these are usually sent for tokens or intermissive courtesies betwixt city and country.

From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various

Wounds will I lend the French instead of eyes, To weep their intermissive miseries.

From King Henry VI, Part 1 by Shakespeare, William