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occasional

/əkˈeɪʒənəl/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. occurring from time to time
    “took an occasional glass of wine”
  2. occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
    “episodic in his affections”
  3. occurring on a temporary or irregular basis
    “casual employment”
  4. recurring or reappearing from time to time
    “periodic feelings of anxiety”

Synonyms for occasional

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