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 occasional occasional /ɔˈkeɪʒənəl/

adjective

  1. () Occurring from time to time  ( occasional )
    occurring from time to time
     Took an occasional glass of wine
    took an occasional glass of wine
  2. () Occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals  ( episodic , episodical , occasional )
    occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
     Episodic in his affections
    episodic in his affections
     Occasional headaches
    occasional headaches
  3. Recurring or reappearing from time to time  ( occasional , periodic )
    recurring or reappearing from time to time
     Periodic feelings of anxiety
    periodic feelings of anxiety
  4. Occurring on a temporary or irregular basis  ( casual , occasional )
    occurring on a temporary or irregular basis
     Casual employment
    casual employment
     A casual correspondence with a former teacher
    a casual correspondence with a former teacher
     An occasional worker
    an occasional worker