convulsive vs fitful

convulsive

adj
  • Having or producing convulsions. 

  • Marked by or having the nature of convulsions. 

fitful

adj
  • Characterized by sudden bursts of activity with periods of inactivity in between; intermittent, irregular, unsteady. 

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