Lecture: meaning, definitions and examples

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lecture

 

[ หˆlษ›k.tสƒษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

academic

An educational talk or speech given to a group of people, typically students, in order to instruct or inform them on a particular subject.

Synonyms

presentation, seminar, speech, talk.

Examples of usage

  • The professor delivered a captivating lecture on the history of art.
  • Attending the weekly lectures is an essential part of the course.
  • During the lecture, the students took notes to review later.
  • The lecture covered a wide range of topics related to environmental science.
  • Her lectures were always engaging and thought-provoking.
Context #2 | Verb

academic

To give an educational talk or speech to a group of people, typically students, in order to instruct or inform them on a particular subject.

Synonyms

educate, inform, instruct, teach.

Examples of usage

  • The professor lectures on Shakespearean literature every Thursday.
  • Students are expected to attend and actively participate in the lectures.
  • She lectures on neuroscience at the university.

Translations

Translations of the word "lecture" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น palestra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคพเค–เฅเคฏเคพเคจ (vyakhyan)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorlesung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuliah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะบั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wykล‚ad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฌ›็พฉ (ใ“ใ†ใŽ, kลgi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confรฉrence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conferencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ders

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•์˜ (gang-ui)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุงุถุฑุฉ (muแธฅฤแธarah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ednรกลกka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prednรกลกka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฒๅบง (jiวŽngzuรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predavanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyrirlestur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒ (leqcia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผhazirษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conferencia

Etymology

The word 'lecture' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'lecture' meaning 'reading' or 'lesson'. It later evolved to refer to an educational talk or speech given by a teacher or professor. Lectures have been a traditional method of instruction in academia for centuries, allowing educators to convey knowledge and information to a group of listeners. Over time, lectures have adapted to various formats, including online and interactive platforms, to cater to modern educational needs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,575, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.