OCCASIONAL Meaning and
Definition
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Occasional is an adjective (occasionally is the corresponding adverb) that is used to describe something that happens, appears, or occurs infrequently or at irregular intervals. It suggests that the event or action occurs on certain occasions but not on a regular or consistent basis.
Occasional can refer to sporadic or random occurrences, often with long intervals between them. It may imply that the event or action happens from time to time or every now and then, rather than being a constant or predictable event.
For example, if someone has an occasional headache, it means they experience headaches occasionally, but not consistently or regularly. Similarly, an occasional visitor is someone who comes by once in a while, rather than frequently or as a routine.
Occasional can also be used to describe an object or a role that is not primary or regular but is used or performed from time to time. For instance, someone may have an occasional chair in their living room, which is only used occasionally when there is a need for extra seating.
Overall, the term "occasional" denotes something that is not frequent, regular, or constant, but rather happens or exists intermittently or on certain occasions.
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• Occurring at times; happening as opportunities occur; in meta., acting in the way of assistance.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of OCCASIONAL
The word "occasional" originated from the Latin word "occasionalis", which itself is derived from the noun "occasio" meaning "occasion" or "opportunity". The Latin word is further derived from the verb "occidere", meaning "to fall", with "ob-" as a prefix meaning "against" or "toward". Therefore, the original sense of "occasional" was connected to the idea of a particular event or opportunity falling or occurring at a specific time.
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