Katkestuslik

Katkestuslik is an Estonian adjective that translates to intermittent or sporadic. It describes something that happens at irregular intervals, not continuously or constantly. The term can be applied to a wide range of phenomena, from physical processes to abstract concepts.

For example, a disease might present with katkestuslik symptoms, meaning they appear and disappear over time rather than being present all the time. Similarly, a person might have katkestuslik attendance at work, indicating they are not present on a regular basis. In a more technical context, a signal could be described as katkestuslik if it is interrupted or fades in and out.

The opposite of katkestuslik would be continuous, constant, or regular. Understanding this distinction is important for precise communication in Estonian, particularly when describing patterns of occurrence or non-occurrence. The word's usage emphasizes a lack of uniformity in time.