oc·cu·pa·tion·al

[ok-yuh-pey-shuh-nl]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to an occupation, trade, or calling: occupational guidance.
2.
of or pertaining to occupation: occupational troops.

Origin:
1840–50; occupation + -al1

oc·cu·pa·tion·al·ly, adverb
non·oc·cu·pa·tion·al, adjective
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occupational (ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of, relating to, or caused by an occupation: an occupational pension scheme; an occupational disease
 
occupationally
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

occupational
1850, from occupation. Occupational therapy is attested by 1974.
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Example sentences
We speak from our unique cultural, social, occupational and personal
  backgrounds.
The pain causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social,
  occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
Projected employment of secretaries will vary by occupational specialty.
The story of beryllium highlights the whole problem of occupational disease in
  the present era.
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