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non-occupational

|non-oc-cu-pa-tion-al|

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/nɒnˌɒkjəˈpeɪʃənəl/

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/nɒnˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənəl/

not job-related

Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-occupational' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'occupational' which relates to 'occupation' or 'job'.

Historical Evolution

The term 'non-occupational' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'occupational' to describe activities or injuries not related to one's job.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not related to one's job', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not related to or involving one's occupation or job.

The injury was non-occupational, occurring during a weekend hike.

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Last updated: 2025/02/06 08:11