Meaning & Definition of word "Lapsed"
Lapsed
/læpst/
verb:
- 1. To fall into a state or condition that is less desirable or has become inactive.
- Example: Her membership at the gym lapsed after she failed to renew it in time.
- 2. To pass or slip by, often referring to time or events.
- Example: Several years lapsed before they met again at the reunion.
adjective:
- 1. No longer in use or valid; expired.
- Example: He realized he had been using a lapsed coupon for his purchase.
Etymology
●The word 'lapsed' comes from Latin 'lapsus', meaning 'slip or fall'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lapsed into silence:
To fall silent suddenly, often unexpectedly.
lapsed time:
An interval of time that has passed.
lapsed moment:
A brief instance of memory failure or forgetfulness.
Related Words
lapse:
A temporary failure or error, often in judgment or memory.
lapsed time:
A period that has elapsed without event.
lapse of judgment:
A mistake made in decision-making or reasoning.
Slang Meanings of lapsed
Meaning: To drop out or stop participating.
● Example Sentence: He lapsed from the team after they lost the game.
Meaning: To forget or lose track of something.
● Example Sentence: I totally lapsed on my homework deadlines.