stoßweises

Stoßweises is a German word that translates to "intermittent," "jerky," "pulsating," or "discontinuous" in English. It describes a process or action that occurs in bursts or stops and starts rather than continuously. The term is often used in technical contexts, such as physics, engineering, and medicine, to describe phenomena that are not smooth or steady. For example, a motor might operate stoßweise if it is not receiving a consistent power supply, leading to jerky movements. In medicine, a pulse might be described as stoßweise if it is irregular or weak. The opposite of stoßweise would be something that is continuous, smooth, or steady. The concept can be applied to various situations where there are distinct phases of activity and inactivity, or rapid changes in intensity. It emphasizes the non-uniform nature of the process being described.