occasional meaning and definition

OCCASIONAL adjective

Definition of occasional (adjective)

1. occurring from time to time
   • "took an occasional glass of wine"
2. occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
   • "episodic in his affections"; "occasional headaches"
   • synonyms: episodic
3. occurring from time to time
   • "casual employment"; "a casual correspondence with a former teacher"; "an occasional worker"
   • synonyms: casual
4. recurring or reappearing from time to time
   • "periodic feelings of anxiety"
   • synonyms: periodic