Definition of occasional Occasional

/ʌkejˈʒʌnʌl/ - [ukeyshunul] - oc•ca•sion•al

We found 12 definitions of occasional from 4 different sources.

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What does occasional mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

occasional - occurring from time to time; "took an occasional glass of wine"
occasional - occurring from time to time; "casual employment"; "a casual correspondence with a former teacher"; "an occasional worker"
  casual
  irregular not occurring at expected times
occasional - recurring or reappearing from time to time; "periodic feelings of anxiety"
  periodic
occasional - occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals; "episodic in his affections"; "occasional headaches"
  episodic
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • occasional (Adjective)
    Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time.
  • occasional (Adjective)
    Not very often.
  • occasional (Adjective)
    Created for a specific occasion.
  • occasional (Adjective)
    Intended for use as the occasion requires.
  • occasional (Adjective)
    Acting in the indicated role from time to time.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • occasional (a.)
    Of or pertaining to an occasion or to occasions; occuring at times, but not constant, regular, or systematic; made or happening as opportunity requires or admits; casual; incidental; as, occasional remarks, or efforts.
  • occasional (a.)
    Produced by accident; as, the occasional origin of a thing.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • occasional
    Limited to certain occasions; not very often.

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