occupational

[ok-yuh-pey-shuh-nl]

adjective

1. of or relating to an occupation, trade, or calling.

   occupational guidance.

2. of or relating to occupation.

   occupational troops.

Other Word Forms

• occupationally adverb
• nonoccupational adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of occupational¹

First recorded in 1840–50; occupation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

"Families are waiting longer for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy, while early years settings struggle to meet the complex needs of young children requiring consistent, intensive intervention," it said.

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Left out are nursing, physical therapy, dental hygiene, occupational therapy and social work — as well as fields outside of healthcare such as architecture, education, and accounting.

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As he fell behind in first grade, his doctor referred him to occupational therapy and a psychologist.

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"Our findings suggest that melanoma risk could extend beyond occupational settings to entire communities," she said.

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But she said small businesses did not have "an endless pot of money" to invest in occupational health needed from a rise in adults being diagnosed with conditions such as autism and ADHD.

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