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occasional Definition

oc·ca·sional (ə kāz̸hə nəl, ō-)

adjective

  1. occurring on a particular occasion
  2. of or for a special occasion occasional verse
  3. acting only on special occasions
  4. of irregular occurrence; happening now and then; infrequent
  5. designating chairs, tables, etc. intended for occasional or auxiliary use
  6. being an occasion ()

occasional Synonyms

occasional

modif.

  1. Irregular

    sporadic, random, infrequent; see irregular 1, rare 2.

  2. Associated with a special occasion

    uncommon, not habitual, exceptional; see unusual 1, 2.

  3. Intended for special use

    especial, particular, specific; see exclusive, special 1.

occasional Usage Examples

Preposition: over

  • stays: My job involved some early starts and late finishes, as well as traveling within the UK and occasional over night stays.

Modifies a noun

  • foray: By this time Portsmouth were only making occasional forays up the pitch.
  • glimpse: On reaching Arrow Camp, the cloud came in sporadically, leaving us the occasional glimpse of our route up the Western Breach.
  • lapse: The strong clean dancing of the former gaining the verdict over the occasional technical lapse of the latter.
  • burst: We spent all day dodging the heavy showers and enjoying the occasional burst of hot sunshine.
  • furniture: Stocks beds, bedrooms, home office & occasional furniture.
  • shower: Garden awnings offer a spot of shade from sun and shelter from occasional showers.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: In which case, the second book in this very occasional series is Homer's epic poem of the Trojan War, The Iliad.
  • only: In conclusion, only occasional flashes of Twain's good humor shine through the extreme sarcasm.
  • even: Parents and ( even occasional ) carers please take note.
  • also: There are good arguments to back up all these assertions - but also occasional puzzles.
  • still: However, Father Francis had not insisted on a total cease of communication and there were still occasional brief exchanges.
  • just: The rule applies whether the trade is regular, permanent or just occasional.

Used with adjective complement

  • include: Concerts also include occasional Organ Recitals and are usually in aid of the various charities that St. Mary's supports.
  • hold: Weekend Away We hold occasional Weekends Away, which are open to all international students.
  • require: Although they may require occasional ' dressing ' , metal bonded blades are the most commonly used.
  • suffer: Crop shows gains had suffered occasional the facilities the a wild card.
  • offer: We also offer occasional guided weekend visits to heritage attractions in the UK to students who wish to attend.
  • see: Among the brittle stars you see occasional Dahlia Anemones in pink or orange or white.

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