Word: occasional
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: oc
ca
sion
al
Definition: Occurring or appearing irregularly from time to time, but not often.
Morphemes:
Affix: occasion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: occasionem
Language: la
Decoded: occasionem
PoS: Noun
Meaning: occasion, opportunity
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.