occasional — happening sometimes but not regularly or often
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening sometimes but not regularly or often
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkeɪʒənl/
Example Sentences
- My dad is an occasional golfer who thinks he's Tiger Woods
- She makes occasional trips to the city for shopping
- The occasional chocolate won't ruin your diet
occasional
ADJECTIVE[/əˈkeɪʒənl/]
happening sometimes but not regularly or often
He enjoys an occasional glass of wine on quiet Friday evenings.
The heirloom watch was an occasional item, worn only at special events such as weddings and holidays.
He intentionally took the long coastal road and enjoyed the sensationally beautiful sunset during an occasional escape from town.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'occasionalis', derived from 'occasio' meaning 'a favorable moment' or 'opportunity', which comes from 'occidere' meaning 'to fall' or 'to happen'.
Breakdown
occasion (a time/opportunity) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = occasional
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dad is an occasional golfer who thinks he's Tiger Woods”
“She makes occasional trips to the city for shopping”
“The occasional chocolate won't ruin your diet”
“He's an occasional genius and a full-time troublemaker”
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