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lacunae

The word “lacunae” has 3 syllables: la-cu-nae

It's pronounced as /ləˈkjuːni/

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In the thesaurus, “lacunae” has 5 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lacunae along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lacunae

  • deficiencies
  • inadequacies
  • insufficiencies
  • lacks
  • shortages

Antonyms for lacunae

Meanings of lacunae

  • noun
    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.
    4. Any gap, break, hole, or lack in a set of things; something missing.
    5. A space visible between cells, allowing free passage of light.
    6. A language gap, which occurs when there is no direct translation in the target language for a lexical term found in the source language.

Example Sentences

  • The researcher diligently addressed the lacunae in the study, ensuring a comprehensive analysis.
  • Despite the extensive data, there were notable lacunae in our understanding of the complex phenomenon.
  • The project team collaborated to identify and fill the lacunae in their knowledge base.
  • The author acknowledged the lacunae in the narrative, promising a sequel to address unanswered questions.
  • The scientist's groundbreaking work aimed to eliminate lacunae in the existing theories of particle physics.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lacunae, such as: abundances, adequacies, amplitudes, deficiencies, inadequacies, insufficiencies, lacks.

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