Lapse Definition in Context with Images Visual Dictionary

Lapse definition in context with images in visual dictionary and thesaurus from the book, Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student. Learn the word, lapse, in real context with illustrations to improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension at the same time.

/læps/ (noun & verb)

Lapse definition

Verb:

1. to come to an end gradually, give up, stop, become void, expire, run out
2. to lose significance and decline, fall, cease

Noun:

1. a temporary failure or error in concentration, memory or action, blunder, mistake, fault
2. a gap, interruption or a short period of inactivity between two actions, period, break, delay, interval

Lapse in context

We are living in a time of constant change and technological advancement. While improving our lives in many ways, technological progress also presents many distractions and loss of concentration. Some of these distractions may cause or alleviate a lapse of concentration and focus in adults.

Source of context: https://www.mentalup.co/

Antonyms

rise, renew, start up

Parts of speech

Adjective: lapsed

Adjective: lapsable

Noun: lapser