Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lapse
noun/verb
/læps/
Definition
A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.
Examples
- She experienced a lapse in memory during the exam.
- There was a lapse in the meeting, and nobody was speaking for several minutes.
- He allowed the subscription to lapse and missed the deadline for renewal.
Meaning
A lapse refers to a small mistake or an error in judgment, often due to inattention or distraction. It can also mean a period of time that passes without something happening.
Synonyms
- error
- mistake
- slip
- interval
- break
