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How do you spell Occasional?

Correct spelling

occasional

Two C's, one S. OCCASION + AL.

Why is occasional spelled this way?

From Latin occasio, a falling toward. An occasional event falls toward you now and then — it arrives without regularity.

Common misspellings of occasional

ocassionaloccasionalloccassionalocasional

Example

We enjoy an occasional treat.

Frequently asked questions

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