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lecture-driven

|lec/ture-driv/en|

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/ˈlɛk.tʃər ˌdrɪv.ən/

lecture-focused

Etymology
Etymology Information

'lecture-driven' originates from the combination of 'lecture' and 'driven', where 'lecture' refers to an educational talk and 'driven' implies being motivated or controlled by something.

Historical Evolution

The term 'lecture-driven' evolved from the educational context where lectures became a dominant form of teaching.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to any activity led by a lecture, but now it specifically denotes educational settings heavily reliant on lectures.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

characterized by or relying heavily on lectures as the primary method of instruction.

The course was lecture-driven, with little room for discussion.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45