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lacunae
Word definitions for lacunae in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lacuna \La*cu"na\ (l[.a]*k[=u]"n[.a]), n.; pl. L. Lacun[ae] (l[.a]*k[=u]"n[ae]); E. Lacunas (l[.a]*k[=u]"n[.a]z). [L., ditch, pit, lake, orig., anything hollow. See Lagoon .] A small opening; a small pit or depression; a small blank space; a gap or vacancy; ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
plural of lacuna (q.v.).
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (plural of lacuna English)
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a blank gap or missing part [syn: blank ] an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome [syn: coffer , caisson ] [also: lacunae (pl)]
Usage examples of lacunae.
In other cases, the lack of authentic details for some given episode of Hadrian's life has obliged the writer to prudent filling in of such lacunae from information furnished by contemporary texts treating of analogous experiences or events.
Here, where Hadrian's life is concerned, try to manage so that the lacunae of our texts coincide with what he himself might have forgotten.
If there are discrepancies or lacunae in this account, you must fill in the blanks yourself.
That would account for stray bits of information, without depth, and lacunae where you omitted your homework or skimped.
It seems it had an inkling of your power, despite—or because of—certain lapses of information, lacunae in the files, and such.
Everyone on this ship should remember me until the voyage ends, with some lacunae for those who nap.