In an interrupted manner, in a broken manner, intermittently
In a disjointed manner.
In an incoherent manner.
ETYM Latin desultorius, from desultor a leaper, from desilire, desultum, to leap down; de + salire to leap. Related to Saltation.
Marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another.
Jumping from one thing to another; rambling; unplanned.
Aimless; lacking method or application; digressive.
1. Separated at the joint; SYN. dislocated, separated.
2. Taken apart at the joints.
ETYM Pref. in- not + coherent: cf. French incohérent.
1. Unable to express oneself clearly or fluently; SYN. tongue-tied.
2. Unable to think or express one's thoughts in a clear or orderly manner.
3. Without logical or meaningful connection.