occasional (adj.)

  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

    [ Syn: episodic ]

  3. occurring from time to time; casual employment; a casual correspondence with a former teacher; an occasional worker

    [ Syn: casual ]

  4. recurring or reappearing from time to time; periodic feelings of anxiety

    [ Syn: periodic ]

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