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lacuna

Pronunciation: /ləˈkjuːnə/

Definition of lacuna

noun (plural lacunae /-niː/ or lacunas)

  • 1an unfilled space; a gap:the journal has filled a lacuna in Middle Eastern studies
  • a missing portion in a book or manuscript.
  • 2 Anatomy a cavity or depression, especially in bone.

Derivatives

lacunal

adjective

lacunary

adjective

lacunate

adjective

lacunose

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, 'pool', from lacus 'lake'

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