occupational
ahk-yoo-PAY-shuh-nuhl
Occupational (adj) means relating to a person's job or work. Example: “Many factory workers receive an occupational pension when they retire.”
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Relating to a person's job or work.
"Many factory workers receive an occupational pension when they retire."
"The college offers occupational training for people who want to become electricians."
"Back pain is a common occupational hazard for delivery drivers."
How to use occupational
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with someone's job or work.
Common pairings
occupational hazard
occupational therapy
occupational health
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more occupational
- Superlative
- most occupational
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Etymology
From "occupation" plus the adjective suffix "-al".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for occupational
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
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Frequently asked questions
What does “occupational” mean?
The word “occupational” means relating to a person's job or work. In plain terms, to do with someone's job or work.
How do you pronounce “occupational”?
“Occupational” is pronounced ahk-yoo-PAY-shuh-nuhl (/ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “occupational” in a sentence?
Here is “occupational” used in a sentence: “Back pain is a common occupational hazard for delivery drivers.”
What part of speech is “occupational”?
“Occupational” is an adjective.
Is “occupational” a common word?
“Occupational” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What does occupational mean in occupational therapy?
In occupational therapy, occupational refers to activities and skills related to daily living and work, and the therapy helps people develop, recover, or maintain the abilities needed for these tasks. The word here draws on the broader sense of occupational as relating to a person's job or regular activities.
What is an occupational hazard?
An occupational hazard is a risk or danger that is specifically associated with a particular job or line of work, such as exposure to chemicals in certain factory roles. The term is also used loosely in everyday speech to describe an unwanted but expected downside of any activity or profession.
What is the difference between occupational and professional?
Occupational relates broadly to a person's job or work in general, covering any occupation regardless of status, while professional specifically relates to a recognised profession, often implying formal qualifications or standards. An occupational hazard can apply to almost any job, whereas professional conduct usually refers to standards expected within a specific trained field.
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