The adverb "more sporadically" is spelled /mɔr spəˈrædɪkli/. The first syllable, "more," is pronounced like the word "moor." The second syllable, "spora," is pronounced like the word "spore" with stress on the second syllable instead of the first. The last three syllables, "-dic-" "-ally," are pronounced like "dick" and "-uh-lee," respectively. The word "sporadically" means occurring at irregular intervals, and adding "more" before it indicates a greater degree or frequency of occurrence.
More sporadically refers to something happening with less frequency or regularity compared to a previous or typical pattern. It describes the occurrence of events or actions which are not consistent or continuous. The adverb "more" signifies an increased level of irregularity or randomness.
"Sporadically" itself suggests that something happens occasionally or in isolated instances, lacking a consistent or predictable pattern. However, when combined with "more," it indicates a higher degree of infrequency or irregularity than before.
For example, if someone used to exercise three times a week and then started exercising more sporadically, it would mean that they are now exercising even less frequently or regularly. It might indicate that they do not have a set schedule or they skip workouts frequently.
Similarly, if a person used to visit a certain place regularly but now visits more sporadically, it implies that their visits have become less frequent and less predictable than they used to be. The frequency of their visits has decreased, possibly due to other commitments or changing priorities.
Overall, "more sporadically" conveys a sense of decreased regularity, heightened randomness, or reduced frequency compared to a previous or normal pattern.
The word "more" is a comparative adverb derived from the Old English word "māra", which means "greater in amount, degree or amount". It evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "maizô".
The term "sporadically" comes from the Latin word "sporadicus", which means "scattered, isolated". It comes from the Greek word "sporadikos", which originally referred to something that occurs only occasionally or in scattered instances.
In the phrase "more sporadically", the word "more" functions as a comparative adjective modifying the adverb "sporadically".