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occasional

[ uh-key-zhuh-nl ]

adjective

  1. occurring or appearing at irregular or infrequent intervals; occurring now and then:

    an occasional headache.

  2. intended for supplementary use when needed:

    an occasional chair.

  3. pertaining to, arising out of, or intended for the occasion:

    occasional verses.

  4. acting or serving for the occasion or only on particular occasions.
  5. serving as the occasion or incidental cause.


occasional

/ əˈɪəə /

adjective

  1. taking place from time to time; not frequent or regular
  2. of, for, or happening on special occasions
  3. serving as an occasion (for something)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

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  • ܲo·sDz· adjective
  • ܲo·sDz··ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of occasional1

First recorded in 1560–70; occasion + -al 1
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Example Sentences

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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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