lapse
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B2
/læps/
temporary failure or gradual transition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lapse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'lapsus,' where 'laps-' meant 'to slip or fall.'
Historical Evolution
'lapsus' transformed into the Old French word 'laps,' and eventually became the modern English word 'lapse' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to slip or fall,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'temporary failure' and 'to pass gradually.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.
There was a lapse in his concentration during the exam.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35