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occasional

The correct spelling is occasional.

How to pronounce occasional

/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/
noun

IPA: /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/

Say it like: Occ-azh-ona-l

The correct spelling is occasional. A person who does something only occasionally. For example: "He took an occasional glass of wine."

Usage Examples

He took an occasional glass of wine.

Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations.

What your living room needs are some occasional chairs.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person who does something only occasionally.

adjective

  1. 1.Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.
  2. 2.Created for a specific occasion.
  3. 3.Intended for use as the occasion requires.
  4. 4.Acting in the indicated role from time to time.

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