occasional Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective satellite occurring from time to time
- took an occasional glass of wine
adjective satellite occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
episodic.
- episodic in his affections
- occasional headaches
adjective satellite occurring from time to time
casual.
- casual employment
- a casual correspondence with a former teacher
- an occasional worker
adjective satellite recurring or reappearing from time to time
periodic.
- periodic feelings of anxiety

Cf.F. occasionnel.

Of or pertaining to an occasion or to occasions; occuring at times, but not constant, regular, or systematic; made or happening as opportunity requires or admits; casual; incidental; as, occasional remarks, or efforts.
The... occasional writing of the present times. Bagehot.
Produced by accident; as, the occasional origin of a thing. Obs. Sir T. Browne.