elucubrate

Meanings

• Verb

  To think deeply and carefully about something, especially before writing or speaking about it.

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Variants

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electorate , electorates

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Etymology

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From Latin elucubrare 'to lie awake, study'.

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Trivia

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1. Elucubrate is a rare and formal word, and is not commonly used in everyday language.

2. The word 'elucubrate' comes from the Latin word 'elucubrare', which means 'to lie awake and study'.

3. Elucubrate is often used in academic and formal contexts to describe the process of deeply considering and analyzing complex ideas or problems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contemplation: The act of deeply thinking about something, often with a focus on understanding its meaning or significance.

2. Study: The act of learning about a subject through research and analysis.

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Culture

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Elucubrate has been used in literature to depict characters engaged in deep thought and contemplation. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Polonius says, 'This goodly frame, the earth, seems all bejeweled, Set with jewels, richly, in their best: And their rich gems, in their own disguise, All is before me.', suggesting a lengthy and thoughtful consideration of the world around him.

How to Memorize "elucubrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of deep thought and contemplation. Picture yourself sitting in a quiet place, with a notebook and pen, carefully considering a complex problem or idea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'elucubrate' with the idea of deep thought and contemplation. Think of the word as a reminder to take your time and consider your thoughts carefully before speaking or writing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Elucubrate: Elaborate, Understand, Contemplate, Brainstorm, Analyze, Reflect, Think' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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