1. to grow, progress, or evolve in an irregular, scattered, or occasional manner rather than continuously or systematically
The disease develops sporadically in the population, making it difficult to predict outbreaks.
A doença desenvolve esporadicamente na população, dificultando a previsão de surtos.
2. to advance or improve at irregular intervals with gaps in between
The project developed sporadically due to budget constraints.
O projeto desenvolveu esporadicamente devido às restrições orçamentárias.