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bursty

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Occurring in abrupt bursts, especially of information

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computer, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, science, sciences

Examples

  • The router needs to handle bursty traffic.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English burst Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English bursty From burst + -y.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: متقطع — occurring in abrupt bursts
  • Arabic: متدفق — occurring in abrupt bursts
  • German: stoßartig — occurring in abrupt bursts
  • Korean: 버스티한 (beoseutihan) — occurring in abrupt bursts