occasion

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A particular time when something happens.

   I have met her on several occasions, but never at a party.

2. 2
   noun

   A special event or celebration.

   Their wedding was a joyful occasion for the whole family.

3. 3
   noun

   A good chance or opportunity to do something.

   She seized the occasion to thank everyone who had helped her.

4. 4
   noun

   A reason or cause for something.

   There was no occasion for such rude behaviour.

From Middle English occasioun, from Middle French occasion, from Old French occasiun, from Latin occāsiōnem, noun of action from perfect passive participle occāsus, from verb occidō, from prefix ob- (“down", "away”) + verb cadō (“fall”).

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