Occassional vs. Occasional: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 30, 2023
"Occassional" is the incorrect spelling, while "Occasional" is the correct spelling, denoting something happening infrequently.
Which is correct: Occassional or Occasional
How to spell Occasional?
Occassional is Incorrect
Occasional is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "occasion" has one 's', so "occasional" should too.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 27, 2023
Think "occas-ion-al" - break it into parts to remember the singular 's'.
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Sep 27, 2023
"Occasional" has the same number of 's's as "occasion."
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Sep 27, 2023
Avoid doubling the 's' after 'c' – it's unnecessary.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 27, 2023
Consider how "casual" has one 's', and so does "occasional."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 27, 2023
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Occassional and Occasional Definitions
Occasional
Occasional denotes not being constant or regular.
She writes occasional articles for the magazine.
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Sep 05, 2023
Occasional
Ccasional refers to something happening from time to time.
She made occasional visits to her hometown.
Sara Rehman
Sep 05, 2023
Occasional
An occasional event or action happens, but not regularly.
He has an occasional drink.
Harlon Moss
Sep 05, 2023
Occasional
Occurring, encountered, done, or taken from time to time; irregular or infrequent.
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Sep 04, 2023
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Occasional
Being a factor that makes something possible; being a cause of something.
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Sep 04, 2023
Occasional
Acting in a specified capacity from time to time
An occasional hunter.
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Sep 04, 2023
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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Sep 04, 2023
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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Sep 04, 2023
Occasional
Acting in the indicated role from time to time.
He is an occasional writer of letters to the editor.
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Sep 04, 2023
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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Sep 04, 2023
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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Sep 04, 2023
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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Occasional
An occasional piece of furniture is meant for irregular use.
That's an occasional chair for guests.
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Sep 05, 2023
Occasional
Occasional suggests an infrequent or non-continuous nature.
They met for occasional lunche
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FAQs
What is the pronunciation of Occasional?
Occasional is pronounced as /əˈkeɪʒənəl/.
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Sep 27, 2023
What is the plural form of Occasional?
Adjectives don't have a plural form in English, so it remains "occasional."
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Sep 27, 2023
Why is it called Occasional?
It's called "occasional" because it describes something that occurs from time to time or on a particular occasion.
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Sep 27, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Occasional?
Any conjunction can be used with "occasional" depending on context; for example, "and" in "occasional rain and sunshine."
Sara Rehman
Sep 27, 2023
Which article is used with Occasional?
Both "an" and "the" can be used, e.g., "an occasional error" or "the occasional mistake."
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Sep 27, 2023
Is Occasional an adverb?
No, "occasional" is not an adverb. The adverb form is "occasionally."
Sara Rehman
Sep 27, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Occasional?
The second syllable "ca" is stressed.
Harlon Moss
Sep 27, 2023
What is the first form of Occasional?
As an adjective, "occasional" doesn't have verb forms. But the related noun is "occasion."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 27, 2023
Which preposition is used with Occasional?
Various prepositions can be used, e.g., "on" in "on an occasional basis."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 27, 2023
How is Occasional used in a sentence?
She enjoys the occasional piece of chocolate.
Sara Rehman
Sep 27, 2023
What is the second form of Occasional?
It's not applicable as "occasional" is an adjective.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 27, 2023
What is the third form of Occasional?
Again, not applicable for the adjective "occasional."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 27, 2023
Is Occasional a vowel or consonant?
"Occasional" is a word and consists of both vowels and consonants.
Harlon Moss
Sep 27, 2023
Is Occasional a countable noun?
No, "occasional" is an adjective and isn't counted.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 27, 2023
Is the Occasional term a metaphor?
Not in general use, but can be metaphorically in specific contexts.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 27, 2023
Which determiner is used with Occasional?
Any determiner can be used depending on context, e.g., "this," "that."
Janet White
Sep 27, 2023
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