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occasional

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adjective

  1. occurring or appearing at irregular or infrequent intervals; occurring now and then:

    an occasional headache.

  2. intended for supplementary use when needed:

    an occasional chair.

  3. pertaining to, arising out of, or intended for the occasion:

    occasional verses.

  4. acting or serving for the occasion or only on particular occasions.
  5. serving as the occasion or incidental cause.


occasional

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adjective

  1. taking place from time to time; not frequent or regular
  2. of, for, or happening on special occasions
  3. serving as an occasion (for something)
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of occasional1

First recorded in 1560–70; occasion + -al 1
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Example Sentences

Before getting exhibitors excited about Paramount’s “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,†coming out next month in the United States, the movie star talked about Kilmer, his “dear friend†and occasional co-star.

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The priest assures his paramour that he does not require love in return for Jérémie’s freedom, only the occasional stroll through the woods or conversation.

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There, he updated his fanbase with journal entries, reflections on his current artistic pursuits and the occasional bit of news about new film projects.

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Jones said he made about $14,000 off the sale — a far cry from the occasional proceeds that trickle in from one of the self-published books he offers for $15 on Amazon.

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Self told me he successfully quit using Amazon a decade ago "and is never looking back," save for the occasional work purchase he's forced to make.

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