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Meaning of lacuna

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lacuna

Pronunciation:/ləˈkjuː.nə//ləˈkjuː.nə/

noun

Definitions

  1. A small opening; a small pit or depression.

  2. A small blank space; a gap or vacancy; a hiatus.

  3. An absent part, especially in a book or other piece of writing, often referring to an ancient manuscript or similar.

    Example: Long lacunae in this inscription make interpretation difficult.

  4. Any gap, break, hole, or lack in a set of things; something missing.