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Meaning of 'occasional'
Meaning of 'occasional' (Webster Dictionary)
1. 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. [ a.]- Produced by accident; as, the occasional origin of a thing.
Meaning of 'occasional' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. occasional [ s]
[ s]Meaning (1):
- occurring on a temporary or irregular basis
- occurring on a temporary or irregular basis
Example in sentence:
- a casual correspondence with a former teacher;
- an occasional worker;
- casual employment
Meaning (2):
- occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
- occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
Example in sentence:
- episodic in his affections;
- occasional headaches
Meaning (3):
- recurring or reappearing from time to time
- recurring or reappearing from time to time
Example in sentence:
- periodic feelings of anxiety
Meaning (4):
- occurring from time to time
- occurring from time to time
Example in sentence:
- took an occasional glass of wine
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