Ocasional vs. Occasional: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 21, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "ocasional," while the correct spelling is "occasional." Occasional means happening or appearing now and then.
Which is correct: Ocasional or Occasional
How to spell Occasional?
Ocasional is Incorrect
Occasional is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "occasional" as containing "two c's" because it's extra special and happens only "occasionally."
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Oct 20, 2023
Remember that it has two 'c's and two 's's like 'success,' which you'll have in spelling it right.
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Oct 20, 2023
Use the phrase "Oh, Can Can Sally" as a mnemonic for the starting letters O-C-C-A-S.
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Associate "occasional" with "occasion," which also has two 'c's.
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Oct 20, 2023
Think of "occasional" as something that happens only when both 'c's are present.
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Oct 20, 2023
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Ocasional and Occasional Definitions
Occasional
Occasional can signify something not constant or regularly scheduled.
She is an occasional contributor to the magazine.
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Sep 16, 2023
Occasional
In design, occasional refers to furniture designed for particular uses as needed.
This is an occasional table, meant for parties.
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Sep 16, 2023
Occasional
Occasional may describe something temporary or short-term.
He takes on occasional work to supplement his income.
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Sep 16, 2023
Occasional
Occasional denotes something conditional upon an event or situation.
We meet for occasional lunches to discuss business.
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Occasional
Occasional refers to something happening irregularly or infrequently.
He makes occasional visits to his hometown.
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Sep 16, 2023
Occasional
Occurring, encountered, done, or taken from time to time; irregular or infrequent.
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Occasional
Being a factor that makes something possible; being a cause of something.
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Occasional
Acting in a specified capacity from time to time
An occasional hunter.
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Occasional
Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.
He was mostly solitary, but enjoyed the occasional visitor.
He took an occasional glass of wine.
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Occasional
Created for a specific occasion.
Elgar's music was not created to be occasional music for high-school graduations.
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Occasional
Intended for use as the occasion requires.
What your living room needs are some occasional chairs.
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Occasional
Acting in the indicated role from time to time.
He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor.
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Occasional
Occuring at times, but not constant, regular, or systematic; made or happening as opportunity requires or admits; casual; incidental; as, occasional remarks, or efforts.
The . . . occasional writing of the present times.
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Occasional
Of or pertaining to an occasion or to occasions; intended for a specific occasion; for use only when needed, and not regularly.
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Occasional
Occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals;
Episodic in his affections
Occasional headaches
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Occasional
Employed in a specified capacity from time to time;
Casual employment
A casual correspondence with a former teacher
An occasional worker
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FAQs
Why is it called occasional?
Derived from the word "occasion," it describes things that occur now and then.
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Oct 20, 2023
Which vowel is used before occasional?
No specific vowel is commonly used before "occasional."
Harlon Moss
Oct 20, 2023
Which article is used with occasional?
Either "an" or "the" can be used, depending on context.
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Oct 20, 2023
What is the singular form of occasional?
"Occasional" is an adjective; it doesn't have a singular or plural form.
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Oct 20, 2023
What is the plural form of occasional?
"Occasional" is an adjective; it doesn't have a plural form.
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Oct 20, 2023
Is occasional a negative or positive word?
Neutral; the connotation depends on the context.
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Oct 20, 2023
What is the first form of occasional?
"Occasional" is the base form of the adjective.
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Oct 20, 2023
Which preposition is used with occasional?
"For" and "of" can be used, as in "occasional visits" or "occasional use of."
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Oct 20, 2023
Which conjunction is used with occasional?
No specific conjunction is generally associated with "occasional."
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Oct 20, 2023
What is the second form of occasional?
Adjectives don't have a second form like verbs do.
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Oct 20, 2023
What is the opposite of occasional?
The opposite could be "constant" or "frequent."
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Oct 20, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in occasional?
The second syllable, "ca," is stressed.
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Which determiner is used with occasional?
"An," "the," or possessive determiners like "my," "his," "her" can be used, depending on context.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 20, 2023
Is the word occasional imperative?
No, it's not imperative as it is an adjective.
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Oct 20, 2023
What is the third form of occasional?
Adjectives don't have a third form like verbs do.
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How is occasional used in a sentence?
Example: He makes occasional trips to the countryside for relaxation.
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Oct 20, 2023
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