Phrase Hound found 7 phrases and 11 compound words that contain lapse. The most common are listed below. Open lapse in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 7
- time-lapseOf or relating to a technique in which exposures are taken at fewer intervals than usual so that, on playback, a naturally slow process may be viewed at an accelerated pace.
- anti-lapseOf or relating to a statute that abrogates the common-law rule that if the person to whom property is willed were to die before the testator, then the gift would be ineffective.
- lapse rateThe rate of change in an atmospheric variable, especially temperature, with increase of height.
- adiabatic lapse rateThe rate of decrease of temperature with height of a parcel of dry air lifted upward through the atmosphere with no addition or deletion of heat.
- lapse ratesplural of lapse rate: The rate of change in an atmospheric variable, especially temperature, with increase of height.
- jitter lapseA fast-paced video comprised of flashed pictures of objects centered or hinged to a point, usually having the same shape.
- adiabatic lapse ratesplural of adiabatic lapse rate: The rate of decrease of temperature with height of a parcel of dry air lifted upward through the atmosphere with no addition or deletion of heat.
Compound words 11
- lapsationA lapse (act or result of lapsing)
- hyperlapseA form of time-lapse photography where the camera is gradually moved across a long distance, such as down a highway, and a frame is captured at each new position.
- interlapseThe time between two events.
- lapseththird-person singular simple present indicative of lapse: A temporary failure; a slip.
- lapsibleLiable to lapse.
- collapseTo break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in.
- prolapseTo move out of place; especially for an internal organ to protrude beyond its normal position.
- timelapseAlternative form of time-lapse: Of or relating to a technique in which exposures are taken at fewer intervals than usual so that, on playback, a naturally slow process may be viewed at an accelerated pace.
- antilapseAlternative form of anti-lapse: Of or relating to a statute that abrogates the common-law rule that if the person to whom property is willed were to die before the testator, then the gift would be ineffective.
- lapserateAlternative form of lapse rate: The rate of change in an atmospheric variable, especially temperature, with increase of height.