English word lacunose comes from English lacuna, English -ose
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| lacuna | English (eng) | (microscopy) A space visible between cells, allowing free passage of light.. (translation studies) A language gap, which occurs when there is no direct translation in the target language for a lexical term found in the source language. A small opening; a small pit or depression; a small blank space; a gap or vacancy; a hiatus.. An absent part, especially in a book or other piece of writing, [...] |
| -ose | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to form the names of sugars. Full of, like. |
| lacunose | English (eng) | Full of gaps or lacunae. |