— avocational , adj. — avocationally , adv.
/av'euh kay"sheuhn/ , n.
1. something a person does in addition to a principal occupation, esp. for pleasure; hobby: Our doctor's avocation is painting.
2. a person's regular occupation, calling, or vocation.
3. Archaic. diversion or distraction.
[ 1520-30; avocation- (s. of avocatio ) a calling away. See A- 4 , VOCATION ]