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sporadic support
[spəˈrædɪk səˈpɔːrt]
noun
pl: instances of sporadic support
apoio esporádico
1.
Irregular, infrequent assistance or backing that occurs unpredictably and without consistency
The project received only sporadic support from the government throughout the year.
O projeto recebeu apenas apoio esporádico do governo ao longo do ano.
2.
Help or encouragement that is offered occasionally rather than on a regular basis
Despite sporadic support from volunteers, the initiative struggled to maintain momentum.
Apesar do apoio esporádico de voluntários, a iniciativa teve dificuldade em manter o ritmo.
Synonyms
intermittent support
occasional support
irregular assistance
inconsistent backing
Antonyms
consistent support
continuous support
steady backing
regular assistance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
apoio esporádico
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
apoio ocasional
Occasionally used as alternative
São Paulo
apoio intermitente
More formal business context
Portugal
apoio esporádico
Standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit or miss support
on-and-off backing
fair-weather support
here today, gone tomorrow assistance
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