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- [av-uh-key-shuh n]
- /ˌæv əˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [av-uh-key-shuh n]
- /ˌæv əˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of avocation word
- variable noun avocation Your avocation is a job or activity that you do because you are interested in it, rather than to earn your living. 3
- noun avocation a minor occupation undertaken as a diversion 3
- noun avocation a person's regular job or vocation 3
- noun avocation the fact of being called away or distracted from something 3
- noun avocation something one does in addition to a vocation or regular work, and usually for pleasure; hobby 3
- noun avocation one's regular work; vocation 3
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Origin of avocation
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin āvocātiōn- (stem of āvocātiō) a calling away. See a-4, vocation
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Parts of speech for Avocation
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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avocation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
avocation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for avocation
noun avocation
- pastime — something that serves to make time pass agreeably; a pleasant means of amusement, recreation, or sport: to play cards as a pastime.
- recreation — the act of creating anew.
- sideline — a line at the side of something.
- shot — a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
- thing — (in Scandinavian countries) a public meeting or assembly, especially a legislative assembly or a court of law.
Antonyms for avocation
noun avocation
- boredom — Boredom is the state of being bored.
- vocation — a particular occupation, business, or profession; calling.
- work — Henry Clay, 1832–84, U.S. songwriter.
- profession — a vocation requiring knowledge of some department of learning or science: the profession of teaching. Compare learned profession.
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