avocational

av·o·ca·tion

A0549100 (ăv′ō-kā′shən)n. An activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession, usually for enjoyment; a hobby.

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[Latin āvocātiō, āvocātiōn-, diversion, from āvocātus, past participle of āvocāre, to call away : ā-, ab-, away; see ab-¹ + vocāre, to call; see wek^w- in Indo-European roots.]

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av′o·ca′tion·al adj.av′o·ca′tion·al·ly adv.

avocational

(ˌævəˈkeɪʃənəl) adjof or relating to avocation

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Adj.

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avocational - of or involved in an avocation