LECTURES

Noun

lectures

plural of lecture

Verb

lectures

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lecture

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


LECTURE

Lec"ture, n. Etym: [F. lecture, LL. lectura, fr. L. legere, lectum, to read. See Legend.]

1. The act of reading; as, the lecture of Holy Scripture. [Obs.]

2. A discourse on any subject; especially, a formal or methodical discourse, intended for instruction; sometimes, a familiar discourse, in contrast with a sermon.

3. A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority.

4. (Eng. Universities)

Definition: A rehearsal of a lesson.

Lec"ture, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lectured; p. pr. & vb. n. Lecturing.]

1. To read or deliver a lecture to.

2. To reprove formally and with authority.

Lec"ture, v. i.

Definition: To deliver a lecture or lectures.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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