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lucubrate

Lucubrate (verb) means to work diligently by artificial light; to study at night.

verb
1
To work diligently by artificial light; to study at night.
2
To work or write like a scholar.
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Etymology

First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin lūcubrātus, perfect passive participle of lūcubrō (“to work by candlelight”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from lūx (“light”).

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What is the meaning of lucubrate?

"lucubrate" (verb) means to work diligently by artificial light; to study at night.

What are the different meanings of lucubrate?

"lucubrate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To work diligently by artificial light; to study at night; 2. To work or write like a scholar.

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