Elucubrate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪˈluːkjÊŠbreɪt/

Origin

From the past participle of Latin elucubrare ‘compose by lamplight’.

Full definition of elucubrate

Verb

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

Synonyms

• burn the midnight oil
• pull an all-nighter

Derived terms

• elucubration