# occupation vs occupational

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### occupation
*noun · IPA /ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #5,146*
An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

### occupational
*adjective · IPA /ɑkjuˈpeɪʃənəl/ · frequency rank #10,898*
Of, belonging, or relating to an occupation (in any sense).

## Source
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