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 | ||