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Occasional

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Unpredictable TimingPlay
The word 'occasional' suggests an element of unpredictability about when something happens. SlideHis occasional outbursts are unexpected and rare.
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Not RoutinePlay
'Occasional' indicates events that are not routine or regular parts of a schedule. SlideWe have occasional meetings, different from our weekly ones.
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Reduced FrequencyPlay
Use 'occasional' to describe something that does not happen often or is not continuous. SlideShe takes an occasional glance at her watch during work.