Sekirov Dictionary

occasional

/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/

adjective 4
noun 1
forms 3

adjective4

•
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often; incidental.
- He was mostly solitary, but enjoyed the occasional visitor.
- He took an occasional glass of wine.
•
Acting in the indicated role from time to time.
- He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor.
•
Intended for use as the occasion requires.
- What your living room needs are some occasional chairs.
•
Created for a specific occasion.
- Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations.

noun1

A person who does something only occasionally.

forms

occasionals · more occasional · most occasional

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