Occasional
(adjective)
- Happening or done only occasionally; not regular or constant.
- Providing or suitable for a special occasion.
Origin:
Middle english, from old french occasionnel, from latin occasionalis, from occasion- (stem of occasio) opportunity.
Examples:
- I have an occasional glass of wine.
- He was an occasional visitor to the city.
- We have occasional meetings to discuss progress.
- She was an occasional actress.
- This is an occasional table.