occupative

adjective

oc·​cu·​pa·​tive

ˈäkyəˌpātiv

1

: held by occupation

an occupative field

2

: of or relating to an occupation

Smith is an occupative name

Word History

Etymology

Latin occupatus (past participle of Latin occupare to take possession of, occupy, employ) + English -ive

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