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 in or missing …

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.

5 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 mental …

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.