Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lek-shuh n]
- /ˈlɛk ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lek-shuh n]
- /ˈlɛk ʃən/
Definitions of lection word
- noun lection a version of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text; a variant reading. 1
- noun lection a portion of sacred writing read in a divine service; lesson; pericope. 1
- noun lection A reading of a text found in a particular copy or edition. 1
- noun lection a variant reading of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text 0
- noun lection the version in a particular text of a certain passage 0
- noun lection a selection, as of Scripture, forming part of a religious service; lesson 0
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Origin of lection
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin lēctiōn- (stem of lēctiō) a reading, equivalent to lēct(us) (past participle of legere to choose, gather, read; cognate with Greek légein to speak) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Lection
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lection popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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