job-related
|job/re/lat/ed|
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/dʒɑːb rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/dʒɒb rɪˈleɪtɪd/
connected to work
Etymology
Etymology Information
'job-related' originates from the English word 'job' combined with the suffix '-related', where 'job' meant 'a paid position of regular employment' and '-related' meant 'connected or associated with'.
Historical Evolution
'job' changed from the Middle English word 'gobbe' meaning 'lump, mass' and eventually became the modern English word 'job'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'job' meant 'a piece of work', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a paid position of regular employment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
connected to or associated with a job or employment.
The injury was job-related, so the company covered the medical expenses.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 08:10