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lacuna

[lə-ˈkü-nə]
nounfemininepl: lacunae or lacunas
lacuna
1. a blank space or a missing part
There is a lacuna in the historical record between these two events.
Há uma lacuna no registro histórico entre estes dois eventos.
2. a gap or deficiency in knowledge or information
The study revealed a significant lacuna in our understanding of the disease.
O estudo revelou uma lacuna significativa em nossa compreensão da doença.
3. in anatomy, a small cavity or depression in bone or tissue
The lacunae in bone contain osteocytes.
As lacunas no osso contêm osteócitos.
Synonyms
gapvoidhiatusblankomission
Antonyms
continuityfullnesscompleteness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lacuna
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
lacuna
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

fill a lacuna
bridge a lacuna
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