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Equivocation vs Vocation - What's the difference?

equivocation | vocation |

As nouns the difference between equivocation and vocation

is that equivocation is (logic) a logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression while vocation is an inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.

equivocation

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

(wikipedia equivocation) (en noun)
  • (logic) A logical fallacy resulting from the use of multiple meanings of a single expression.
  • The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, possibly intentionally and with the aim of misleading.

    • Related terms

    * amphiboly, evasion, evasiveness, prevarication

    References

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    vocation

    English

    (wikipedia vocation)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An inclination to undertake a certain kind of work, especially a religious career; often in response to a perceived summons; a calling.
  • An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.

    • Derived terms

    * vocational

    Related terms

    * vocative

    Hypernyms

    * job * labour * occupation * work