occasionally

Definition

On occasion: at relatively infrequent intervals, from time to time, sometimes.

Etymology

From Middle English occasionally, occasionaly, occasyoneely, occasyonly, equivalent to occasional + -ly.

Example Sentences

• "God ſetteth no houres for the morning or evening ſacrifice because they may occaſionally be changed."
• "Some perhaps worship only on alternate Sundays; others still more occasionally."
• "The journal, more occasionally, has turned to what might be called "fashionable" themes."

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