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Invocation vs Convocation - What's the difference?

invocation | convocation |

As nouns the difference between convocation and invocation

is that convocation is the act of calling or assembling by summons while invocation is the act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; especially, prayer offered to a divine being.

invocation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; especially, prayer offered to a divine being.
  • A call or summons; especially, a judicial call, demand, or order; as, the invocation of papers or evidence into court.

    • Derived terms

    * invocational

    convocation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of calling or assembling by summons.
  • An assembly or meeting.
  • An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
  • An academical assembly, in which the business of the university is transacted.

    • Coordinate terms

    * (academic assembly) (l)