Occasional
Example: The issue occurs on occasional basis
Definition
"Occasional" describes something that happens infrequently or irregularly, not occurring all the time but rather at scattered or unpredictable intervals. It is often used to indicate something that takes place once in a while, such as an occasional meeting or event.
Etymology
The word "occasional" comes from the Latin word "occasio," meaning 'opportunity' or 'occasion.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages, originally implying something happening at a particular opportunity or chance. Did you know? Its root relates to the verb 'occidere,' which means 'to fall down' or 'to happen,' reflecting the idea of something happening by chance.
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"Occasional" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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