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lucubration

noun

/ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

Meaning

study or meditation, especially at night

His novel was the result of long lucubration.

study, meditation, reflection, contemplation

idleness, neglect

long lucubration, midnight lucubration, fruit of lucubration

The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive

The quality of being sophisticated; great knowledge or experience

The action of making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource.

A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.

The ability to express ideas or sounds clearly and distinctly.

Strengthening or encouraging behavior through positive motivation or repetition.