Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

elucubration

noun
/ˌɛljuˈkuːbrɪˌeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of studying or writing about a complex subject, often with intense effort or dedication.
Examples
  • After many hours of elucubration, the researcher finally published her groundbreaking paper.
  • His elucubration on the topic of artificial intelligence impressed everyone at the conference.
Meaning
Elucubration refers to the process of carefully and laboriously elaborating on a particular subject, usually involving deep thought or analysis.
Synonyms
  • study
  • disquisition
  • exegesis
  • analysis