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Meaning of occasional

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

occasional

Pronunciation:/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who does something only occasionally.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.

    Example: He took an occasional glass of wine.

  2. Created for a specific occasion.

    Example: Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations.

  3. Intended for use as the occasion requires.

    Example: What your living room needs are some occasional chairs.

  4. Acting in the indicated role from time to time.

    Example: He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor.