luctation

English

Etymology

From Latin luctātiō, from luctor (“to wrestle, strive”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /lʌkˈteɪʃən/
Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Hyphenation: luc‧ta‧tion

Noun

luctation (usually uncountable, plural luctations)

Effort to overcome in contest; struggle; endeavour.
- a. 1658, Anthony Farindon, a sermon
  thoſe duties which require the luctation of the Mind

References

“luctation”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

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