Occasional
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Occasional is an adjective meaning Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
Meaning
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
More Meanings
- Created for a specific occasion.
- Intended for use as the occasion requires.
- Acting in the indicated role from time to time.
- A person who does something only occasionally.
Example Sentences
He took an occasional glass of wine.
He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor.
What your living room needs are some occasional chairs.
He was mostly solitary, but enjoyed the occasional visitor.
Word Forms
- occasionals
Synonyms for occasional
Depending on context, synonyms include odd, casual, irregular, unpredictable, episodic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include infrequent, casual, episodic, unpredictable, irregular, sometimes.
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