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- [lek-tern]
- /ˈlɛk tərn/
- /ˈlek.tən/
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- [lek-tern]
- /ˈlɛk tərn/
Definitions of lectern word
- noun lectern a reading desk in a church on which the Bible rests and from which the lessons are read during the church service. 1
- noun lectern a stand with a slanted top, used to hold a book, speech, manuscript, etc., at the proper height for a reader or speaker. 1
- noun lectern A tall stand with a sloping top to hold a book or notes, and from which someone, typically a preacher or lecturer, can read while standing up. 1
- noun lectern reading stand in a church 1
- countable noun lectern A lectern is a high sloping desk on which someone puts their notes when they are standing up and giving a lecture. 0
- noun lectern a reading desk or support in a church 0
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Origin of lectern
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; earlier lectron(e), late Middle English lectryn < Medieval Latin lēctrīnum, derivative of lēctrum lectern, equivalent to Latin leg(ere) to read + -trum instrumental suffix; replacing Middle English letroun, lettorne < Middle French letrun < Medieval Latin lēctrum, as above
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Parts of speech for Lectern
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lectern popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lectern usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lectern
noun lectern
- pulpit — a platform or raised structure in a church, from which the sermon is delivered or the service is conducted.
- rostrum — any platform, stage, or the like, for public speaking.
- platform — a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area.
- support — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- stand — (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
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