lecture — an educational talk to an audience, especially students
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an educational talk to an audience, especially students
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlektʃər/
Example Sentences
- The physics lecture was so boring that half the class fell asleep, including the professor's coffee cup.
- She delivered an inspiring lecture on climate change to over 500 students.
- Don't lecture me about healthy eating while you're holding a triple cheeseburger!
lecture
NOUN[/ˈlektʃər/]
an educational talk to an audience, especially students
an educational talk to an audience, especially students
A lecture on architecture within the structure!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin lectus, the past participle of legere meaning 'to read'. The term originated in medieval universities where professors would read from texts aloud and provide commentary, establishing the foundational practice of formal instruction.
Breakdown
lectus (read, past participle of legere) + -ure (act or process of), literally 'the act of reading aloud'.
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📝Examples
“The physics lecture was so boring that half the class fell asleep, including the professor's coffee cup.”
“She delivered an inspiring lecture on climate change to over 500 students.”
“Don't lecture me about healthy eating while you're holding a triple cheeseburger!”
“The online lecture format allows students to learn from home.”
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