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OCCASIONAL

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Occasional.

How to pronounce occasional:

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Occasional - as an adjective satellite

Occurring from time to time

Example: "Took an occasional glass of wine"

Occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals

Example: "Episodic in his affections"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
episodic

Occurring on a temporary or irregular basis

Example: "Casual employment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
casual

Recurring or reappearing from time to time

Example: "Periodic feelings of anxiety"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
periodic

Occasional - as a noun

A person who does something only occasionally.

Occasional - as an adjective

Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.

Example: "He took an occasional glass of wine."

Created for a specific occasion.

Example: "Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations."

Intended for use as the occasion requires.

Example: "What your living room needs are some occasional chairs."

Acting in the indicated role from time to time.

Example: "He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor."

Example Sentences

"I enjoy going for an occasional run in the park."
"We have an occasional visitor at our house."
"Being a vegetarian, she only eats meat on occasional special occasions."
"My grandma treats herself to an occasional piece of chocolate."
"We should clean the house more often, not just on occasional weekends."
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Word Game Points

Is OCCASIONAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, occasional is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OCCASIONAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is OCCASIONAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, occasional is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OCCASIONAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is OCCASIONAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, occasional is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OCCASIONAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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