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lucubratory


Meanings
  • noun

    A room or place for study or meditation.


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lucubration , lucubrations
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'lucubrare', meaning 'to work by lamplight'.


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  1. The term 'lucubratory' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who spends too much time studying or working.

  2. In medieval Europe, scholars would gather in 'lucubratory' to discuss and debate ideas late into the night.


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  1. study: A room or place for learning and research.

  2. library: A collection of books and other printed materials.

  3. scholar: A person who has studied a subject extensively.


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The term 'lucubratory' has been used in literature to describe a quiet and contemplative space for intellectual pursuit. In art, it has been depicted as a study or library, often with a scholar or writer at work. In music, the term has been used metaphorically to describe a slow and contemplative piece.

How to Memorize "lucubratory"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a quiet room with a scholar at a desk, surrounded by books and papers, working late into the night by lamplight.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lucubratory' with the idea of a quiet, contemplative space for intellectual pursuit.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the Latin root 'lucubrare' to help recall the meaning of the word.


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