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lucubrating

 

[ ljuːˈkjuː.breɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

intense study

To lucubrate means to study or work late into the night, often with great intensity and focus. This term historically refers to the act of illuminating oneself by candlelight or other light sources while engaging in scholarly work. It emphasizes the effort and dedication involved in intellectual endeavors. Lucubrating can also imply a sense of detail-oriented analysis or research, suggesting a high level of concentration and determination.

Synonyms

analyze, investigate, peruse, research, study

Examples of usage

  • She spent the night lucubrating for her final exams.
  • Many scholars lucubrate to uncover new theories.
  • He was lucubrating over ancient texts in the dim light.

Translations

Translations of the word "lucubrating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estudando intensamente

🇮🇳 रात में पढ़ाई करना

🇩🇪 intensiv lernen

🇮🇩 belajar dengan intens

🇺🇦 інтенсивно вчитися

🇵🇱 intensywnie uczyć się

🇯🇵 徹底的に学ぶ

🇫🇷 étudier intensément

🇪🇸 estudiar intensamente

🇹🇷 yoğun bir şekilde çalışmak

🇰🇷 집중적으로 공부하다

🇸🇦 الدراسة المكثفة

🇨🇿 intenzivně studovat

🇸🇰 intenzívne študovať

🇨🇳 深入学习

🇸🇮 intenzivno študirati

🇮🇸 af krafti að læra

🇰🇿 интенсивті түрде оқу

🇬🇪 ინტენსიურად სწავლა

🇦🇿 intensiv şəkildə öyrənmək

🇲🇽 estudiar intensamente

Etymology

The word 'lucubrate' originates from the Latin 'lucubrare', which means 'to work by candlelight'. The root 'luc-' comes from 'lux', meaning 'light'. This etymology reflects the practice of working during the night, often when natural light was diminished, requiring artificial illumination. The term has been used in English since the 17th century and retains its scholarly connotation. It not only captures the physical act of studying late but also the dedication and passion that often accompany such efforts. Over time, 'lucubrate' has become more niche, frequently found in literary or academic contexts, signifying an intense commitment to learning or research.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,687, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.