Definition of occasion

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Occasion (n.) An occurrence or condition of affairs which brings with it some unlooked-for event; that which incidentally brings to pass an event, without being its efficient cause or sufficient reason; accidental or incidental cause..

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Polydipsia :: Polydipsia (n.) Excessive and constant thirst occasioned by disease.
Occasioner :: Occasioner (n.) One who, or that which, occasions, causes, or produces..
Casual :: Casual (a.) Coming without regularity; occasional; incidental; as, casual expenses..
Sensation :: Sensation (n.) A purely spiritual or psychical affection; agreeable or disagreeable feelings occasioned by objects that are not corporeal or material.
Turn :: Turn (n.) Convenience; occasion; purpose; exigence; as, this will not serve his turn..
Hit :: Hit (v. t.) To reach or attain exactly; to meet according to the occasion; to perform successfully; to attain to; to accord with; to be conformable to; to suit.
Sound :: Sound (n.) The peceived object occasioned by the impulse or vibration of a material substance affecting the ear; a sensation or perception of the mind received through the ear, and produced by the impulse or vibration of the air or other medium with which the ear is in contact; the effect of an impression made on the organs of hearing by an impulse or vibration of the air caused by a collision of bodies, or by other means; noise; report; as, the sound of a drum; the sound of the human voice; a h
General :: General (a.) Usual; common, on most occasions; as, his general habit or method..
Starred :: Star (n.) A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc..
Oenanthic :: Oenanthic (a.) Having, or imparting, the odor characteristic of the bouquet of wine; specifically used, formerly, to designate an acid whose ethereal salts were supposed to occasion the peculiar bouquet, or aroma, of old wine. Cf. Oenanthylic..
Whipperin :: Whipperin (n.) Hence, one who enforces the discipline of a party, and urges the attendance and support of the members on all necessary occasions..
Occasional :: Occasional (a.) Produced by accident; as, the occasional origin of a thing..
Palfrey :: Palfrey (n.) A saddle horse for the road, or for state occasions, as distinguished from a war horse..
Appallment :: Appallment (n.) Depression occasioned by terror; dismay.
Fear :: Fear (n.) That which causes, or which is the object of, apprehension or alarm; source or occasion of terror; danger; dreadfulness..
Collect :: Collect (v. t.) A short, comprehensive prayer, adapted to a particular day, occasion, or condition, and forming part of a liturgy..
Occasion :: Occasion (n.) A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance; convenience.
Set :: Set (v. t.) To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot; hence, to occasion difficulty to; to embarrass; as, to set a coach in the mud..
Hoofbound :: Hoofbound (a.) Having a dry and contracted hoof, which occasions pain and lameness..
Flabellum :: Flabellum (n.) A fan; especially, the fan carried before the pope on state occasions, made in ostrich and peacock feathers..
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