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occasional

UK
/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/
US
/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Translations

occasionaladjective
more occasional
Comp.
most occasional
Super.
UK
/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/
US
/əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/
He made occasional visits to the city.
Он совершал случайные визиты в город.
She enjoys the occasional glass of wine.
Она наслаждается периодическим бокалом вина.
The occasional rain shower is expected this week.
На этой неделе ожидается редкий дождь.
Additional translations
нерегулярный
временный
эпизодический
Synonyms
intermittent
sporadic
infrequent
periodic
irregular
random
Antonyms
frequent
regular
occasionalnoun
occasionals
pl
UK
/əˈkeɪʒənl/
US
/əˈkeɪʒənl/
Rare; refers to a person or thing that appears or acts only occasionally.

Definitions

occasionaladjective
Happening or appearing at irregular or infrequent intervals; not constant or regular.
She made occasional visits to the library to catch up on her reading.
Intended for use as the need arises; not permanent or regular.
They brought in occasional chairs to provide extra seating for guests.
Composed or produced for a special occasion.
The poet read an occasional verse written for the inauguration.
occasionalnoun
A person who takes part in an activity only from time to time.
At the club, most of the regulars knew him as an occasional who dropped by only once a month.
A piece of writing, music, or other work composed for a particular occasion.
The concert featured several occasionals written to commemorate the city's bicentennial.
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