Definition of lapsed Lapsed

/læˈpst/ - [latpst] -

We found 5 definitions of lapsed from 3 different sources.

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What does lapsed mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

lapsed, lapsedder, lapseddest

lapsed - no longer active or practicing; "a lapsed Catholic"
  nonchurchgoing
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary πŸ“˜

  • lapsed (imp. & p. p.)
    of Lapse
  • lapsed (a.)
    Having slipped downward, backward, or away; having lost position, privilege, etc., by neglect; -- restricted to figurative uses.
  • lapsed (a.)
    Ineffectual, void, or forfeited; as, a lapsed policy of insurance; a lapsed legacy.

Part of speech

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  • lapsed, verb, past participle of lapse (infinitive).
  • lapsed, verb, past simple of lapse (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

lapsed in sign language
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