Associations to the word «Lacuna»

Wiktionary

LACUNA, noun. A small opening; a small pit or depression; a small blank space; a gap or vacancy; a hiatus.
LACUNA, noun. An absent part, especially in a book or other piece of writing, often referring to an ancient manuscript or similar such.
LACUNA, noun. (microscopy) A space visible between cells, allowing free passage of light.
LACUNA, noun. (linguistics) A language gap, which occurs when there is no direct translation in the target language for a lexical term found in the source language

Dictionary definition

LACUNA, noun. A blank gap or missing part.
LACUNA, noun. An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy