occupational

CEFRB1

/ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to a person's job or work.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of, belonging, or relating to an occupation (in any sense).

Examples

  • A pot belly is an occupational hazard for office workers.

  • Demand for occupational therapy has surged in recent years.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • Boredom is an occupational hazard if you are a checkout operator.

  • She added that if someone is experiencing a high degree of distress because of scelerophobia and their social and occupational functioning is being affected, she recommends seeing a medical provider or mental health professional.

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Origin

adjective

From occupation (noun) + -al (suffix forming adjectives).