Occasional cause — Occasional Oc*ca sion*al ([o^]k*k[=a] zh[u^]n*al), a. [Cf. F. occasionnel.] 1. Occuring at times, but not constant, regular, or systematic; made or happening as opportunity requires or admits; casual; incidental; as, occasional remarks, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Occasional — Oc*ca sion*al ([o^]k*k[=a] zh[u^]n*al), a. [Cf. F. occasionnel.] 1. Occuring at times, but not constant, regular, or systematic; made or happening as opportunity requires or admits; casual; incidental; as, occasional remarks, or efforts. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
occasional — adj. 1 happening irregularly and infrequently. 2 made or meant for, or associated with, a special occasion. 3 acting on a special occasion. Phrases and idioms: occasional cause a secondary cause; an occasion (see OCCASION n. 4). occasional table… … Useful english dictionary
occasional causes — see under ↑occasion • • • Main Entry: ↑cause … Useful english dictionary
occasional — adjective Date: circa 1631 1. a. of or relating to a particular occasion < a budget able to meet occasional demands as well as regular ones > b. created for a particular occasion < occasional verse > 2. acting as the occasion or contributing… … New Collegiate Dictionary
occasional — /əˈkeɪʒənəl / (say uh kayzhuhnuhl) adjective 1. occurring or appearing from time to time, not at regular intervals: an occasional visitor. 2. a. created for a particular occasion: an occasional verse. b. designed for use at some great occasion of …
occasional — occasionalness, occasionality, n. /euh kay zheuh nl/, adj. 1. occurring or appearing at irregular or infrequent intervals; occurring now and then: an occasional headache. 2. intended for supplementary use when needed: an occasional chair. 3.… … Universalium
occasional — oc•ca•sion•al [[t]əˈkeɪ ʒə nl[/t]] adj. 1) occurring or appearing at irregular or infrequent intervals: an occasional headache[/ex] 2) fur intended for supplementary use when needed: an occasional chair[/ex] 3) pertaining to, arising out of, or… … From formal English to slang
occasional — For the occasion; not regularly; pertaining to the cause; causal … Ballentine's law dictionary
An Occasional Discourse on the Nigger Question — Occasional Discourse on the Nigger Question is an essay written by Thomas Carlyle. It was first published in Fraiser s Magazine of London in 1849 and was reprinted in a pamphlet of the same name in 1853. It was the spark of the Carlyle Mill Negro … Wikipedia
