lecture

lec-ture · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An educational talk given to an audience, especially in a university.

  2. 2.

    To deliver an educational talk.

  3. 3.

    A long, serious talk given to criticize or instruct someone.

  4. 4.

    To criticize or scold someone at length.

Forms

plural: lectures

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    guest lecture — a talk given by a visiting speaker
  • •
    lecture hall — a large room for academic presentations
  • •
    lecture notes — written summary of a lecture's content

Related words

Antonyms: dialogue, discussion
See also: lecturer, lectures, presentation
Synonyms: address, presentation, speech, talk

Etymology

From Medieval Latin lectura ("a reading"), from Latin legere ("to read"). Originally referred to reading aloud from a text.