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What is another word for Occasional? – 164 Occasional Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    sporadic periodic intermittent irregular occasional infrequent rare uncommon unusual exceptional incidental accidental casual random arbitrary spasmodic episodic fleeting transient temporary ephemeral momentary brief short-lived irregular fitful desultory scattered dispersed isolated singular peculiar odd quirky erratic unpredictable capricious whimsical fanciful intermittent recurrent repeated sporadic periodic

    Meaning of Occasional

    The primary meaning of "occasional" refers to something that happens or is done only sometimes, or not regularly.

    Definitions

    • Happening or done only sometimes, or not regularly
    • * Provided or used for a particular purpose or occasion
    • * Not frequent or regular

    Etymology of Occasional

    The word "occasional" originates from the Latin word "occasionalis," which means "of or pertaining to an occasion"
    It entered the English language in the 15th century, initially meaning "depending on or connected with a particular occasion or event"
    Over time, its meaning expanded to include the sense of something happening or being done only sometimes, or not regularly

    Example Uses

    • The hotel offers occasional discounts for long-term stays
    • * She makes occasional visits to her hometown
    • * The occasional rain shower interrupted the parade

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    frequent regular regular common usual habitual customary constant continuous persistent perpetual steady unremitting relentless ceaseless endless perpetual ongoing uninterrupted unbroken frequent periodic methodical systematic organized planned deliberate intentional purposeful

    Related Nouns

    occasion event incident circumstance situation happening occurrence experience episode incident accident coincidence mishap disaster calamity crisis emergency contingency possibility probability likelihood chance opportunity moment time period interval span duration term season era age

    Related Verbs

    occur happen take place come about arise emerge appear materialize manifest happen chance befall betide transpire develop unfold emerge arise occur recur repeat reappear reoccur resume restart begin commence start

    Related Adjectives

    occasional frequent infrequent regular irregular periodic sporadic intermittent recurrent repeated habitual customary usual common normal typical expected predictable unforeseen unexpected surprising astonishing startling shocking remarkable notable noteworthy memorable significant important