lapse

Meanings

• Noun

  A slip or mistake, often an unintentional one.

  - "He made a lapse in judgment."
  - "The editor found several lapses in the manuscript."
  - "The athlete's concentration lapsed during the race."

• Noun

  A pause or intermission, especially in a religious ceremony.

  - "The service included several lapses for prayer and reflection."
  - "The lapse between readings provided an opportunity for meditation."

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Synonyms

between-time , gap , blooper , gaffe , thinko , hiatus , moratorium

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lapse
apse , chape , grape , hap , hape , lap , mape , nape , rape , scape , tape

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Variants

List of all variants of lapse that leads to same result
lapse , lapses , lapsed , lapser , lapsers , lapsing , lapse rate , lapse rates , lapse into , lapsed into , lapses into , lapsing into , time-lapse , memory lapse , memory lapses

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'laps' meaning 'a slip' or 'a fall'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lapse' is also used in psychology to describe a failure to maintain a desired behavior or goal.

2. The longest recorded pause in a religious ceremony was during the 13th century, when a pope ordered a seven-year intermission to allow time for prayer and reflection.

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Related Concepts

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1. error: Error is a broader term that can refer to any mistake or inaccuracy, while lapse specifically refers to a slip or pause.

2. mistake: Mistake is another term related to lapse, but it can also refer to an intentional action with unintended consequences.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'lapse' is often used to describe a character's mistake or error, particularly in religious or moral contexts. In art, the concept of 'lapse' can be explored through the depiction of moments of weakness or imperfection.

How to Memorize "lapse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ball slipping or falling from your hand, or a pause or intermission in a religious ceremony.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lapse' with the idea of a mistake or a pause.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'LAPSE' to remember the definition: L - lapse (a slip or mistake), A - intermission or pause, P - in a religious ceremony, S - specifically refers to a slip or pause.

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