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Jackson6612 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Avocation: customary employment : VOCATION
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Please help me with the following definition. Thank you.
avocation
1 archaic : DIVERSION, DISTRACTION
2 : customary employment : VOCATION
3 : a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : HOBBY
[M-W's Col. Dic.]
It looks to me senses #2 and #3 are in contrast to each other. #2 states that "avocation" is an employment which you do for living. In other words, your profession. On the other hand #3 says that it's a hobby. Does this mean contexual setting will decide which sense is at work? Thank you for your guidance.
Best wishes
Jackson
Please help me with the following definition. Thank you.
avocation
1 archaic : DIVERSION, DISTRACTION
2 : customary employment : VOCATION
3 : a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : HOBBY
[M-W's Col. Dic.]
It looks to me senses #2 and #3 are in contrast to each other. #2 states that "avocation" is an employment which you do for living. In other words, your profession. On the other hand #3 says that it's a hobby. Does this mean contexual setting will decide which sense is at work? Thank you for your guidance.
Best wishes
Jackson
Top answer
Hi, I haven't heard this word used to describe a hobby. It usually relates to employment, and in particular some form of employment that involves dedication, some form of employment that you feel you were born to do. eg a professional soldier, a priest, a doctor.
- Hi, I haven't heard this word used to describe a hobby.
- It usually relates to employment, and in particular some form of employment that involves dedication, some form of employment that you feel you were born to do.
- eg a professional soldier, a priest, a doctor.
- Not eg a bus driver, a sales clerk.
- Clive
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Hi,
I haven't heard this word used to describe a hobby.
It usually relates to employment, and in particular some form of employment that involves dedication, some form of employment that you feel you were born to do.
eg a professional s
I haven't heard this word used to describe a hobby.
It usually relates to employment, and in particular some form of employment that involves dedication, some form of employment that you feel you were born to do.
eg a professional s
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I've never heard it used to refer to a hobby either. It's often used in connection with someone taking religious orders, like a priest or a nun (but yes, could also be applied to a doctor, soldier, etc.).
It seems to be more of a job that is much more than a job. It's something you love doing. I feel like being a teacher is my avocation. It's much more than merely a job or a way to ea
It seems to be more of a job that is much more than a job. It's something you love doing. I feel like being a teacher is my avocation. It's much more than merely a job or a way to ea
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