verb
saccader
stutter
Definition & meaning
The verb saccader refers to movement or sound that occurs in sudden, jerky, or interrupted pulses. It describes something that lacks a smooth, continuous flow.
- Physical movement: To move with sharp, irregular jolts or spasms rather than a fluid motion.
- Audio/Visual: To experience interruptions in a signal, such as a video call lagging or a sound stuttering.
- Physiological: In psychology or biology, it refers to the quick, simultaneous movements of both eyes between two or more phases of fixation in the same direction (saccadic movements).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a regular first-group verb (-er). It is often used in its reflexive form, se saccader, or as a past participle used as an adjective, saccadé (jerky/staccato).
- Origin: The word comes from the noun saccade, which originally referred to a sharp pull on a horse's reins. It shares roots with the verb secouer (to shake).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- : To break into pieces or intervals.
- : To tighten or jerk involuntarily.
- : To break the flow of something.
- : To jump or jolt suddenly.
Antonyms:
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Examples
L'image de la télévision saccade beaucoup.verb
The television picture stutters a lot.
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