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intermittent, adj

synonym: sporadic infrequent, occasional, periodic, seasonal

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happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular

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congenital, adj

synonyms: innate, inveterate, inborn

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(of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth.

(of a person) having a particular trait from birth or by firmly established habit.

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premature, adj

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occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early,

(of a baby) born before the end of the full term of gestation, especially three or more weeks before.

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fugitive, adj

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lasting for a short time; fleeting

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cyclical, adj

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repeated many times and always happening in the same order

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euphoria

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an extremely strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time

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