English adjective: occasional | |||
1. | occasional occurring from time to time | ||
Samples | Took an occasional glass of wine. | ||
Similar | infrequent | ||
Antonyms | frequent | ||
2. | occasional occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals | ||
Samples | Episodic in his affections. Occasional headaches. | ||
Synonyms | episodic | ||
Similar | unpredictable | ||
Antonyms | predictable | ||
3. | occasional occurring from time to time | ||
Samples | Casual employment. A casual correspondence with a former teacher. An occasional worker. | ||
Synonyms | casual | ||
Similar | irregular | ||
Antonyms | regular | ||
4. | occasional recurring or reappearing from time to time | ||
Samples | Periodic feelings of anxiety. | ||
Synonyms | periodic | ||
Similar | sporadic | ||
Antonyms | continual | ||