adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to a vocation.
2. 2
   That provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge.

   "vocational scheme"

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

functionalindustrialofficialproprofessionaltechnical

Example

More examples

"Vocational schools were set up one after another."

Etymology

From vocation + -al.

Related phrases

vocational educationvocational schoolvocational university

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