desultory

As an adjective desultory

is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence.

As a noun denigration is

the act of making black; a blackening or defamation.

As adjectives the difference between reiterate and desultory

is that reiterate is reiterated; repeated while desultory is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence.

As a verb reiterate

is to say or do (something) for a second time, such as for emphasis.

As adjectives the difference between errant and desultory

is that errant is straying from the proper course or standard, or outside established limits while desultory is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between mercurial and desultory

is that mercurial is (obsolete) any of the plants known as mercury while desultory is (obsolete) leaping, skipping or flitting about, generally in a random or unsteady manner.

As adjectives the difference between mercurial and desultory

is that mercurial is (often capitalized, see (mercurial)) pertaining to the planet mercury while desultory is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence.

As a noun mercurial

is (obsolete) any of the plants known as mercury.

Desultory is a related term of immoderate.

As adjectives the difference between desultory and immoderate

is that desultory is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence while immoderate is excessive or lacking, not consistent.

Hurried is a related term of desultory.

As adjectives the difference between hurried and desultory

is that hurried is  done in a hurry; rushed while desultory is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence.

As a verb hurried

is (hurry).

Uneven is a related term of desultory.

As adjectives the difference between uneven and desultory

is that uneven is not even while desultory is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence.

Desultory is a synonym of unsettled.

As adjectives the difference between desultory and unsettled

is that desultory is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence while unsettled is disturbed, upset.

As a verb unsettled is

(unsettle).

Desultory is a synonym of loose.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between desultory and loose

is that desultory is (obsolete) leaping, skipping or flitting about, generally in a random or unsteady manner while loose is (obsolete) a state of laxity or indulgence; unrestrained freedom, abandonment.

As adjectives the difference between desultory and loose

is that desultory is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence while loose is not fixed in place tightly or firmly.

As a verb loose is

to let loose, to free from restraints or loose can be .

As a noun loose is

(archery) the release of an arrow.

As an interjection loose is

(archery) begin shooting; release your arrows.

As adjectives the difference between desultory and intermittent

is that desultory is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence while intermittent is stopping and starting at intervals; coming after a particular time span; not steady or constant.

As a noun intermittent is

(medicine|dated) an intermittent fever or disease.