Lecture

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛk.tʃər/

Definitions of lecture

noun a talk or speech given to a group of people, especially to students in a university or college setting

Example Sentences

A1 I attended a lecture on basic English grammar.

A2 The professor gave a lecture on the history of art.

B1 Students were expected to take notes during the lecture.

B2 The lecture provided a comprehensive overview of the topic.

C1 The guest lecturer presented groundbreaking research in the field of neuroscience.

C2 The lecture was so engaging that the audience was captivated from start to finish.

Examples of lecture in a Sentence

formal The professor delivered a captivating lecture on quantum physics.

informal I fell asleep during the boring lecture in class today.

slang I totally zoned out during the lecture, dude.

figurative Her words were like a powerful lecture, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

Grammatical Forms of lecture

• past tense: lectured
• plural: lectures
• comparative: more lecture
• superlative: most lecture
• present tense: lecture
• future tense: will lecture
• perfect tense: have lectured
• continuous tense: lecturing
• singular: lecture
• positive degree: lecture
• infinitive: to lecture
• gerund: lecturing
• participle: lectured

Origin and Evolution of lecture

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lecture' comes from the Latin word 'lectura', which means 'a reading' or 'a lesson'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a formal reading or lesson given by a teacher, the word 'lecture' has evolved to mean a formal presentation or talk given to an audience on a specific topic.