Definition of Occasional
Occasional
oc·ca·sion·al
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
infrequent or irregular, not appearing, occurring, or engaged in often;
e.g. I take occasional breaks from working because my eyes get tired from looking at the screen.
(adjective)
made to be used infrequently or on a particular occasion, typically describing furniture;
e.g. There was a large sofa at the center of the room and a few occasional chairs against the walls.
(adjective)
serving some purpose on the occasions when it is required;
e.g. She is an occasional contributor to the newspaper's opinions column.
(adjective)
relating to or intended for a particular occasion, especially referring to an artistic or literary work;
e.g. She writes the occasional poem on a family member's or friend's birthday.
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