occupational
English meaning: Occupational
Definition
Of, belonging or relating to an occupation (in any sense).
Example
“Boredom is an occupational hazard if you are a checkout girl.”
Another example: “Repetitive strain is a common occupational hazard for typists.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral, slightly formal; used in health, employment and education contexts to describe things relating to one's job, especially safety, hazards, therapy and pensions. Common in fixed phrases like 'occupational hazard'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'occupation' (Latin 'occupatio', a taking possession) plus '-al', appearing in the 19th century.
Synonyms
- work-related
- vocational
- professional
- job-related
Antonyms / Opposites
Related Words
- osha
- rel
- workday
- therapist
- therapy
- physiotherapy
- mos
- permissible
- ppm
- hazards
Common Collocations
- occupational hazard
- occupational health
- occupational therapy
- occupational safety
- occupational disease
Word Forms
occupation (n); occupational (adj); occupationally (adv)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
- Script
- Latin
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- Indo-European
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