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occasional
01
happening or done from time to time, without a consistent pattern
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
Examples
She enjoys the occasional glass of wine with dinner.
02
employed to perform a certain role or job for specific events infrequently or on temporary basis
Examples
He worked as an occasional tutor, helping students only during exam seasons.
2.1
engaging in a particular activity from time to time
Examples
She is an occasional runner, only jogging when the weather is nice.
03
(of furniture) designed for use on special events or for infrequent, temporary purposes
Examples
The occasional table was brought out only when they needed extra space for guests.
04
referring to works such as literature, music, or art that are created specifically for a particular event
Examples
The composer created occasional music for the king’s coronation ceremony.
Lexical Tree
occasionally
occasional
occasion
