lection

noun

lec·​tion ˈlek-shən 

1

: a liturgical reading for a particular day

2

[New Latin lection-, lectio, from Latin] : a variant reading of a text

Examples of lection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fredrikson, Minneapolis, announced the lection of 11 new shareholders: Laura A. Habein, Douglass B. Hiatt, Eldri L. Johnson, Soobin Kim, Nena M. Lenz, Wendy A. Lisman, Anthony S. Mendoza, Jennifer Bouta Mojica, Robin M. Radke, Roxanne N. Thorelli and Sarah E. Tucher. —Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin lection-, lectio, from Latin, act of reading — more at lesson

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lection

• flexion
• rection
• section
• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection