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Definition of occasional

occasional

/əˈkeɪʒənəl/
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Adverb:occasionally
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occasional Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly.

Example

"The forecast calls for sunny skies with only an occasional afternoon shower."

2

Written, composed, or intended for a special event, ceremony, or temporary need (especially of literature, music, or small furniture).

Example

"They placed a small occasional table next to the armchair in the guest room."

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• Nearby Words

ocarina
occam
occasion
occasional
occasionally
occidental
occult

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French occasionnel or Medieval Latin occasionalis, from Latin occasio ('opportunity, favorable moment'), derived from occidere ('to fall down, happen').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Occasional. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/occasional
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