bursty

/ˈbɜːrsti/

Definitions

1. adjective

characterized by or having bursts of activity or energy

“The bursty traffic made it difficult to access the website during peak hours.”

2. adjective

having or characterized by sudden and intense activity or energy

“The artist’s bursty creativity led to numerous innovative works throughout her career.”

3. adjective

producing or characterized by sudden and violent bursts of something

“The volcano’s bursty eruptions made it difficult for scientists to study the area.”

4. noun

a state or quality of having bursts of activity or energy

“The company’s bursty nature made it challenging to maintain a consistent workload.”

Synonyms

  • intermittent
  • sporadic

Antonyms

  • consistent
  • stable