Occupational Meaning
/ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, belonging, or relating to an occupation (in any sense).
Sentence Examples
Demand for occupational therapy has surged in recent years.
A pot belly is an occupational hazard for office workers.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ disease was caused by years of inhaling dust at the mine.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The worker received ____ therapy to help him recover his motor skills after the factory accident.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English occupation Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English occupational From occupation (noun) + -al (suffix forming adjectives).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2023 September 26, Abby Roch, “My house was broken into. Now I have developed a fear of thieves called scelerophobia.”, in Business Insider:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ disease was caused by years of inhaling dust at the mine.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The worker received ____ therapy to help him recover his motor skills after the factory accident.