lection
- noun
- /ˈlɛkʃən/
- Jargon
:
lectura
- Each student prepared to present their chosen lection in front of the group.
Examples
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During the ceremony, a special lection was read aloud to the audience.
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The teacher assigned a lection from the textbook for tomorrow's class discussion.
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The priest read a lection from the Bible.
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During the service, we heard a beautiful lection.
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During the service, the pastor read the lection from the Bible to guide the congregation.
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The teacher selected a meaningful lection for the students to practice their reading skills.
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At the evening prayer, the lection focused on themes of forgiveness and hope.
Synonyms
149
2.8
A short part of a text or musical piece
56
6.9
A passage from the Bible used in a sermon
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9.9
A short passage from a text that people read as one part
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Etymology
The word lection comes from the Latin lectio from legere 'to read'. A lection is a passage 'chosen' to be read aloud, so think of it as a 'chosen reading' for class or a service.