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occasional
[ uh-key-zhuh-nl ]
adjective
- occurring or appearing at irregular or infrequent intervals; occurring now and then:
an occasional headache.
- intended for supplementary use when needed:
an occasional chair.
- pertaining to, arising out of, or intended for the occasion:
occasional verses.
- serving as the occasion or incidental cause.
occasional
/ əˈɪəə /
adjective
- taking place from time to time; not frequent or regular
- of, for, or happening on special occasions
- serving as an occasion (for something)
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Other Word Forms
- dz·sDz··Ա dz·ȴDz·i·ٲ noun
- ܲo·sDz· adjective
- ܲo·sDz··ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of occasional1
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“Beverly Hills” has been struggling for years, and though it has occasional bright spots, the show is far from what it once was.
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And the occasional mountain lion will stop by, maybe kill a calf, and then move on.
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Among the many injury problems that have plagued his big-league career, occasional bouts of cramping have been the most benign.
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Tabletop and cartridge-based vaporizers are old news, even for occasional users.
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The prolonged and occasional heavy rain in these parts might lead to difficult driving conditions and transport disruption.
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