Definition for By fits and starts:

• intermittently; " he worked on his book by fits and starts"

Synonyms for By fits and starts:

• adj.

  •piecemeal (adjective)
  • fragmentary,
  • step by step,
  • interrupted,
  • intermittent,
  • little by little,
  • by degrees,
  • partially,
  • gradually,
  • gradual,
  • patchy,
  • spotty,
  • partial.

• adv.

  •all (adverb)
  • by fits and starts.

• n.

  •by fits and starts (noun)
  • with many interruptions.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • partly.

Antonyms for By fits and starts:

• adv.

  • irregularly
    evenly, regularly.