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(obsolete) Characterized by fits (convulsions or seizures). / (by extension) Characterized by sudden bursts of activity with periods of inactivity in between; intermittent, irregular, unsteady.

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Source Word

fitful

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈfɪtf(ʊ)l/

Adjective

obsolete broadly

Japanese Meaning

（古語）痙攣や発作を伴う様子、すなわち、発作性（痙攣・けいれんが起こる状態）を示す。 / 断続的で不規則な、時折激しい活動と休止が交互に現れる、むき出しのまたは不安定な様子を指す。

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The physician recorded the patient's fitful movements and prepared to treat his seizures.

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医師は患者の発作的な動きを記録し、発作に対処する準備をした。

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(obsolete) Characterized by fits (convulsions or seizures).

Duncane is in his Graue: / After Lifes fitfull Feuer, he ſleepes well, / Treaſon ha's done his worſt: not Steele, not Poyſon, / Mallice domeſtique, forraine Leuie, nothing, / Can touch him further.

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