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occupational

ahk-yoo-PAY-shuh-nuhl
adj
1
Relating to a person's job or work.
"Back pain is a common occupational hazard for delivery drivers."

How to Use Occupational

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo do with someone's job or work.

Common pairings
occupational hazard occupational therapy occupational health

Word Forms

more occupational comparative, most occupational superlative

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Etymology

From "occupation" plus the adjective suffix "-al".

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