Latin speakers modified lacus into lacuna to form a word meaning “pit,” “gap,” or “pool.” When English speakers borrowed the term in the 17th century, they used it to refer to a figurative gap …

LACUNA definition: a gap or missing part, as in a manuscript, series, or logical argument; hiatus. See examples of lacuna used in a sentence.

LACUNA definition: 1. an absent part, especially in a book or other piece of writing 2. an absent part, especially in…. Learn more.

3 days ago · lacuna (plural lacunae or (obsolete) lacunæ or lacunas) (microscopy) A space visible between cells, allowing free passage of light. "Our young friend makes up for many obvious …

pl. la·cu·nae or la·cu·nas 1. An empty space or a missing part; a gap: "self-centered in opinion, with curious lacunae of astounding ignorance" .

lacuna, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Definition of lacuna noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

An empty space or a missing part; a gap: "self-centered in opinion, with curious lacunae of astounding ignorance" (Frank Norris). 2. Anatomy A cavity, space, or depression, especially in …

Dec 22, 2016 · If you say that there is a lacuna in something such as a document or a person's argument, you mean that it does not deal with an important issue and is therefore not effective …

A lacuna is a gap or missing part. If you complain that there's a major lacuna in the bake sale, the lack of brownies is probably to blame.