occasional
(ə kā′z̸hə nəl, ō-)
adjective
- occurring on a particular occasion
- of or for a special occasion: occasional verse
- acting only on special occasions
- of irregular occurrence; happening now and then; infrequent
- designating chairs, tables, etc. intended for occasional or auxiliary use
- being an occasion ()
See occasional in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjectivea. Occurring from time to time. See Synonyms at
periodic.
b. Not habitual; infrequent: took an occasional glass of wine.
- Created for a special occasion: occasional verse.
- Intended for use as the occasion requires: an occasional chair.
- Acting as a cause.
- Acting in a specified capacity from time to time: an occasional hunter.
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