lapsed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. simple past and past participle of lapse
adj
  1. Discontinued; having ceased or gone out of use.
  2. Changed to a less valued condition or state; especially having lost one's religious faith.
  3. By extension, having changed a (secular) belief or adherence.
  4. Having passed from the original holder or authority; no longer claimed.

Pronunciation

/læpst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-lapsed.wav

Word forms

lapsed more lapsed most lapsed
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