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Vinony

occupational

adjective

  1. relating to work (occupation)
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/

adj

Etymology: 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).

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

    “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.”