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lecture

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A formal presentation or discussion of a subject, typically given by an expert to an audience.

    - "The professor gave a lecture on quantum physics."
    - "The students listened attentively during the history lecture."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with lecture
rehearse , peruse , endorse , verse
Homophones
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  1. Lecture (English) : A formal presentation or discussion of a subject

  2. Lecture (French) : To read

Variants
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lecture , lectures , lectureship , lectureships , lectured , lecturer , lecturers , lecturing , lecture hall , curtain lecture , curtain lectures
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'legere' meaning 'to read'. A lecture was originally a public reading from a text.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded lecture was given by the ancient Greek philosopher Protagoras in 435 BC.

  2. The longest lecture on record was given by Dr. Ronnie Brown in 2002. It lasted for 28 hours and covered the topic of quantum mechanics.

Related Concepts
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  1. Seminar: A seminar is a formal meeting or series of meetings for the purpose of discussing a particular subject or topic. While a lecture is typically a one-way presentation from an expert to an audience, a seminar involves more interaction and discussion among the participants.

  2. Workshop: A workshop is a type of educational event where participants engage in hands-on activities related to a particular subject or skill. While a lecture is typically a passive learning experience, a workshop is more active and interactive.

Culture
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In literature, lectures have been used as a narrative device to impart knowledge or information to characters and readers. In art, lectures have been depicted as formal occasions where artists present their work to audiences.

How to Memorize "lecture"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize a lecture, try visualizing the main points as a series of images or mental pictures. For example, imagine a diagram representing a concept or a mental map of the key ideas in the lecture.

  2. associate

    - To memorize a lecture, try associating each main point with a personal memory or experience. For example, if the lecture is about quantum physics, try associating each concept with a personal experience or memory that relates to it.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize a lecture, try using mnemonic devices such as acronyms, rhymes, or chunking. For example, you could use an acronym to remember the main points of a lecture, or create a rhyme to help remember a complex concept.

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