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occasionally

/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl.i/
oc · ca · sion · al · ly
Adjective:occasional
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occasionally Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

At infrequent or irregular intervals; now and then.

Example

"Although she prefers cooking at home, she occasionally dines at a local restaurant on weekends."

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• Rhymes for occasionally

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occam
occasion
occasional
occasionally
occidental
occult
occultist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective 'occasional' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'occasio', meaning an opportunity or favorable moment.

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