occasional

occasional (əˈkeɪʒən^əl)

—*adj*
1.	taking place from time to time; not frequent or regular
2.	of, for, or happening on special occasions
3.	serving as an occasion (for something)

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occasional

1560s, "casual," from occasion. Meaning "happening on or pertaining to a particular occasion" is from 1630s; that of "once in a while" is from 1620s.

Example sentences

Yet the growth of emerging economies is unlikely to continue at the same rapid

pace or without occasional downturns.

Flexible hours to be established by each campus and will include occasional

weekends and holidays.

The plant benefits from occasional tip pruning to keep it bushy and should last

outdoors until frost.

They need moderate water and occasional feeding to stay strong.

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