avocation

Meanings

• noun

  A hobby or interest pursued outside of one's regular occupation.

  - "Her avocation was painting, which she did in her spare time."
  - "His avocation was playing the violin, but he made his living as a carpenter."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with avocation
vocation , devotion , invocation

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Variants

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avocation , avocations , avocational , avocationally

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'avocare,' meaning 'to call away.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'avocation' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. Avocations can be a source of personal fulfillment and can even lead to new careers.

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Related Concepts

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1. hobby: An avocation is a type of hobby, but not all hobbies are avocations. An avocation is a hobby pursued outside of one's regular occupation.

2. pastime: Another term for a hobby or avocation.

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Culture

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Avocations have been a popular topic in literature, particularly in novels and short stories where characters pursue hobbies or passions outside of their main profession. In art, avocations have been depicted in various forms, from paintings of people engaged in their hobbies to sculptures of tools and objects related to specific hobbies.

How to Memorize "avocation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'avocation' and think of it as a hobby or interest pursued outside of one's regular occupation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'avocation' with the idea of a hobby or interest.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Voice Calling Out' to remember that an avocation is a voice calling out for your attention outside of your regular occupation.

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