lack
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/læk/
missing something
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lack' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'lak,' where 'lak' meant 'deficiency or want.'
Historical Evolution
'lak' transformed into the modern English word 'lack' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'deficiency or want,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being without or not having enough of something.
There is a lack of evidence to support the claim.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40