english word · 2026-08-30
Lacuna
noun
Meaning
A blank space, missing part, or gap in a piece of writing, an idea, or a memory. It often refers to a profound absence that invites speculation or longing.
Etymology
From the Latin 'lacuna' meaning a pit, hole, or pool.
Examples
"There was a painful lacuna in her recollection of the accident, a stretch of time that remained entirely dark."
"The ancient manuscript was fascinating, yet the frequent lacunae in the text made the story difficult to follow."
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