Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Lapses.
Lapses - as a noun
A break or intermission in the occurrence of something
Example: "A lapse of three weeks between letters"
A failure to maintain a higher state
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backsliding21lapsing10relapse9relapsing12reversion12reverting13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
failure10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lapses - as a verb
Pass into a specified state or condition; sink into
Example: "He sank into nirvana"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pass6sink8End, at least for a long time
Example: "The correspondence lapsed"
Go back to bad behavior
Example: "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall backrecidivateregress8relapse9retrogress11Let slip
Example: "He lapsed his membership"
Example Sentences
"Her frequent lapses in memory concerned her family."
"The company experienced financial lapses due to mismanagement."
"The athlete's performance suffered due to a series of lapses in concentration."
"The doctor explained that the patient's lapses in judgment were a result of their condition."
"After a few lapses in attendance, she was dropped from the team."
Word Game Points
Is LAPSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lapses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LAPSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LAPSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lapses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLAPSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is LAPSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lapses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLAPSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
