The words "vocative," "conative," and "vocation" share a common etymological root, but they have diverged significantly in meaning and usage. Their shared origin is in the Latin verb "vocare," meaning "to call."

Etymological Sense



Vocative



Origin: From Latin *"vocativus,"* derived from *"vocare"* (to call).



Meaning: In grammar, the vocative case is used for directly addressing someone…

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