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occasional

oc·ca·sion·al

occasional

 
 
pronunciation:
keI zh nl
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: occurring infrequently or irregularly.
She gives me occasional lessons.
synonyms:
infrequent, sporadic
antonyms:
chronic, continual, frequent, general, habitual, incessant, nonstop, persistent
similar words:
casual, erratic, fitful, intermittent, irregular, periodic, scattered
definition 2: related to or intended for a specific occasion.
occasional music
synonyms:
ceremonial, holiday, special
similar words:
commemorative, festive, sacred
definition 3: serving or acting only infrequently or on occasion.
I'm an occasional gardener.
synonyms:
casual
antonyms:
customary, habitual
similar words:
incidental, infrequent, part-time, sporadic
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