Lector

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛktər/

Definitions of lector

noun a person who reads or recites literary works or other materials aloud to an audience

Example Sentences

A1 The lector read the story out loud to the children.

A2 The lector at the library helped me find a book.

B1 The university lector gave a lecture on history.

B2 The lector explained the complex scientific concept in an easy-to-understand way.

C1 The lector's profound knowledge on the subject impressed the audience.

C2 The lector's engaging presentation style captivated the entire room.

Examples of lector in a Sentence

formal The lector at the university delivered a captivating lecture on ancient history.

informal The lector in our class always makes the subject interesting and easy to understand.

slang I heard the lector at the event was super chill and funny.

figurative As a lector of literature, she opens the doors to new worlds through her readings.

Grammatical Forms of lector

• past tense: lectored
• plural: lectors
• comparative: more lector
• superlative: most lector
• present tense: lectors
• future tense: will lector
• perfect tense: have lectored
• continuous tense: is lectoring
• singular: lector
• positive degree: lector
• infinitive: to lector
• gerund: lectoring
• participle: lectoring

Origin and Evolution of lector

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lector' originated from Latin, where it means 'reader'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who reads aloud in a public setting, the term 'lector' has evolved to also denote a person who reads manuscripts or documents in various contexts such as churches, universities, and other institutions.