Occasional
10 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly. Happening from time to time but not regularly or constantly; produced or occurring as the need arises.
“She makes occasional visits to her hometown to see family and old friends.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈkeɪʒənəl/
Syllables
oc·ca·sion·al
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Synonyms
infrequentsporadicintermittentirregular
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Wordle
10-letter adjective with -AL ending; contains four O's and two C's
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; double C provides good scoring opportunities
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