lapse
Translation
lapse, slip, interval, expiration
Examples
He had a momentary lapse of concentration.
He had a momentary lapse of concentration.
There was a long lapse of time between visits.
There was a long lapse of time between visits.
The lapse of his membership was an oversight.
The lapse of his membership was an oversight.
Grammar Patterns
a lapse of ((sth.)) a temporary failure of (sth.) It was a simple lapse of memory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: error, failure, interval; Antonyms: continuation, renewal.
Etymology
From Latin 'lapsus', meaning 'a slip, a fall'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'slipping' away from you – a memory, time, or a membership.