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I have a important question!!!
What is the difference between a "lapse" and a "relapse"????? I am having an arguement about this right now.
Yeah...that just complicates it more...but here's the Merriam Webester's definitions:
Main Entry: 1lapse
Pronunciation: \ˈlaps\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin lapsus, from labi to slip — more at sleep
Date: 1526
1 a: a slight error typically due to forgetfulness or inattention b: a temporary deviation or fall especially from a higher to a lower state
2: a becoming less : decline
3 a (1): the termination of a right or privilege through neglect to exercise it within some limit of time (2): termination of coverage for nonpayment of premiums b: interruption, discontinuance
4: an abandonment of religious faith
5: a passage of time; also : interval
synonyms see error
OR as a verb:
Main Entry: 2lapse
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): lapsed; laps·ing
Date: 1611
intransitive verb
1 a: to fall from an attained and usually high level (as of morals or manners) to one much lower; also : to depart from an accepted pattern or standard b: sink, slip
2: to go out of existence : cease
3: to pass from one proprietor to another or from an original owner by omission or negligence
4: to glide along : pass
transitive verb
: to let slip : forfeit
— laps·er noun
Hope that helps. *wink*
Main Entry: 1lapse
Pronunciation: \ˈlaps\
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin lapsus, from labi to slip — more at sleep
Date: 1526
1 a: a slight error typically due to forgetfulness or inattention b: a temporary deviation or fall especially from a higher to a lower state
2: a becoming less : decline
3 a (1): the termination of a right or privilege through neglect to exercise it within some limit of time (2): termination of coverage for nonpayment of premiums b: interruption, discontinuance
4: an abandonment of religious faith
5: a passage of time; also : interval
synonyms see error
OR as a verb:
Main Entry: 2lapse
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): lapsed; laps·ing
Date: 1611
intransitive verb
1 a: to fall from an attained and usually high level (as of morals or manners) to one much lower; also : to depart from an accepted pattern or standard b: sink, slip
2: to go out of existence : cease
3: to pass from one proprietor to another or from an original owner by omission or negligence
4: to glide along : pass
transitive verb
: to let slip : forfeit
— laps·er noun
Hope that helps. *wink*
lapse ( v.) 1. To fall away gradually; decline; subside
2. To become invalid, as through neglect or the passage of time
3. To elapse (n) 1. a slipping into a lower state; decline
2. a minor slip or failure
3. A passing or interval of time
2. To become invalid, as through neglect or the passage of time
3. To elapse (n) 1. a slipping into a lower state; decline
2. a minor slip or failure
3. A passing or interval of time
Example...if you're an addict...you may lapse into habitually using drugs...if you quit and start using again...you have then relapsed. It one of those words that's just kinda hard to describe. I took some pills and lapsed into a state of euphoria...C?
Umm...as someone who's taken courses in English communication...I'd say your friend is wrong. lol! Look up lapse on google or yahoo and you'll find many definitions...but none that come close to what your friend's describing. Sounds kinda strange to me.
could you please explain furthur that "lapse is to pass into a specific state or condition" What exactly does that mean?
Doesn't sound right to me either. Although there is the term " A lapse in judgement" which might fit with what they are saying. Hmmmmm don't have a clue.
You kill me ! LOL I swim to the end of the pool (thats 1 lapse) then I swim back (thats relapse). LOL
someone is telling me that a lapse would be to, for an example, going out of you way to drive by your dealers house, or something like, if your trying to quit smoking, and you go buy a pack of cigarettes, but not smoking them. This doesn't sound right to me, is it?
Swimmers do lapse and when the coach yells the do relapse.
Lapse:To fall from a previous level or standard, as of accomplishment, quality, or conduct
Relapse is to do it again.
Lapse:To fall from a previous level or standard, as of accomplishment, quality, or conduct
Relapse is to do it again.
Lapse is to pass into a specified state or condition
Relapse is to re-enter a specified state or condition OR The return of signs and symptoms of a disease after a patient has enjoyed a remission.
a lapse is a missing period of time, research etc.... a relapse is a setting back or return to previous self,according to the avisg dictionary
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