pursuit/pɜr.ˈsut/Pluralpursuits1a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)Synonyms: interestpastime2an auxiliary activitySynonyms: hobbyby-linespare-time activitysidelineavocation3the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or captureSynonyms: chasepursualfollowing4a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteriaSynonyms: pursuancequest