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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)
Other 51Թ Forms
- dz·sDz··Ա dz·ȴDz·i·ٲ noun
- ܲo·sDz· adjective
- ܲo·sDz··ly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of occasional1
Example Sentences
Eloise Edgington, who could not do any work as a copywriter in Barcelona, said she was only receiving occasional messages, could not load web pages on her phone and was trying to conserve her battery.
Despite some occasional downpours, spring has been incredibly dry so far this year for a number of areas.
“Beverly Hills” has been struggling for years, and though it has occasional bright spots, the show is far from what it once was.
And the occasional mountain lion will stop by, maybe kill a calf, and then move on.
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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