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lection

lection

9.9
A public talk given by a teacher or scholar to an audience
  • noun
  • /ˈlɛkʃən/
  • Formal
translation icon : conferencia
  • The professor delivered a lection on ancient philosophy to a packed auditorium.

Examples

  • Her insightful lection on Renaissance art inspired many in the audience.

  • Students gathered in the hall for the weekly lection given by the visiting scholar.

  • The professor gave a fascinating lection on modern literature.

  • Can you attend the lection tomorrow?

  • The professor delivered a lection on ancient philosophy to a packed auditorium.

  • Students gathered in the hall for the weekly lection given by the visiting scholar.

  • Her insightful lection on Renaissance art inspired many in the audience.

Synonyms

talk
vslection
718 1.8

A speech given to an audience

is more often given by a teacher or scholar to an audience
reading
vslection
  • Literature
121 1.4

An event where someone speaks aloud from a poem or book to an audience

is broader, also covering scholarly talks and not only literature recitals
oral presentation
vslection
3 3.4

A talk given to a group, often at school or work

is aimed at public teaching by a teacher or scholar rather than a report
public lecture
vslection
1 2.8

A talk on a subject that anyone can attend

is delivered by a teacher or scholar rather than any speaker

How Formal

oration
  • Formal
6 7.6
lection
  • Formal
9.9
lecture
365 3.1
talk
718 1.8
reading
228 1.0

Surface Forms

lection singular
lections plural

Etymology

The word lection comes from the Latin lectio and the root legere 'to read', the same root as lecture, so a lection is like a public reading or talk given to an audience.