lapsed
lapsed · more lapsed · most lapsed
Discontinued; having ceased or gone out of useDiscontinued; having ceased or gone out of use.
/læpst/
Meaning
4 senses(not comparable, usually)Discontinued; having ceased or gone out of use.
(not comparable, usually)Changed to a less valued condition or state; especially having lost one's religious faith.
(humorous, not comparable, usually)By extension, having changed a (secular) belief or adherence.
(archaic, not comparable, usually)Having passed from the original holder or authority; no longer claimed.
More definitions
- no longer active or practicing
Forms
more lapsed, most lapsed| Comparative | more lapsed Lesson |
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| Superlative | most lapsed Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymshaving lost one's religious faith:nonpracticing
having changed a secular belief or adherence:in name
Close in meaning
- no longer active or practicing:nonchurchgoing
Antonyms
2 antonymshaving lost one's religious faith:practicingdevout
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form