Definitions
- Referring to something that happens from time to time, but not regularly. - Describing an event or activity that occurs infrequently, but not rare enough to be considered unusual. - Talking about something that is irregular, but expected or accepted as part of a routine or pattern.
- Describing something that happens rarely or not very often. - Referring to an event or activity that occurs with low frequency or at long intervals. - Talking about something that is uncommon or unexpected, and not part of a regular pattern or routine.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe events or activities that do not happen frequently.
- 2Both words suggest a low occurrence rate.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that is not part of a regular pattern or routine.
What is the difference?
- 1Frequency: Occasional suggests something that happens from time to time, but not necessarily rare, while infrequent suggests something that happens rarely or not very often.
- 2Expectation: Occasional implies that the event or activity is expected or accepted as part of a routine or pattern, while infrequent suggests that it is uncommon or unexpected.
- 3Degree: Infrequent suggests a lower occurrence rate than occasional.
- 4Connotation: Occasional has a more positive connotation, suggesting something that is enjoyable or desirable, while infrequent can have a neutral or negative connotation, suggesting something that is inconvenient or undesirable.
- 5Usage: Occasional is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language, while infrequent is less common and may be more formal or technical.
Remember this!
Occasional and infrequent are synonyms that describe events or activities that do not happen frequently. However, occasional suggests something that happens from time to time, but not necessarily rare, and is expected or accepted as part of a routine or pattern. On the other hand, infrequent suggests something that happens rarely or not very often, and may be uncommon or unexpected.
