What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Evocative vs Avocative - What's the difference?

evocative | avocative |

As adjectives the difference between evocative and avocative

is that evocative is that evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, feeling or ; redolent or reminiscent while avocative is calling off.

As a noun avocative is

that which calls aside; a dissuasive.

evocative

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • that evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, feeling or image; redolent or reminiscent

    • Synonyms

    * reminiscent * redolent * remindful * resonant * suggestive

    See also

    * expressive * vivid * graphic * powerful * haunting * moving * poignant ----

    avocative

    English

    Adjective

  • (obsolete) Calling off.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) That which calls aside; a dissuasive.