Read full poem →When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them,
When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture-room,
How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick,
Dictionary Entry
lecture
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/Word FrequencyCommon (5.03)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
In a Sentence
“During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture.”
Published Usage Examples
“The lecture was thought to 'break down,' and indeed it quite did '_as a lecture_'; but only did from _embarras de richesses_ -- a rare case.”
“From the students 'point of view (and let's face it, they're the customers!), the lecture is the least interactive part of a learning experience; the assignments/homework are the most interactive.”
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Origin
From Latin *lectura* meaning 'reading', from *legere* 'to read'.
Common Phrases
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Poetry examples for “lecture”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
