English Explanatory Dictionary

luctation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Effort to overcome in contest; struggle; endeavour.

Pronunciation

/lʌkˈteɪʃən/

Word forms

luctation luctations

Etymology

From Latin luctātiō, from luctor (“to wrestle, strive”).

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