English Explanatory Dictionary

elucubrate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To solve, write or compose by working studiously at night; to study.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈluːkjʊbɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-elucubrate.wav

Word forms

elucubrate elucubrates elucubrating elucubrated

Etymology

From the past participle of Latin elucubrare (“compose by lamplight”).

Synonyms

burn the midnight oil pull an all-nighter

Derived words

elucubration
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