A gap or missing part, particularly in a manuscript or text, where something is absent or incomplete. noun
The ancient manuscript had several lacunes, making it difficult to understand the full story.
Scholars worked to fill the lacunes in the historical document with educated guesses based on context.
The researcher noted a lacune in the data, which could affect the study's conclusions.
A cavity or depression, often used in a biological context to describe a small space or gap within tissue. noun
The bone structure revealed several lacunes, which are small cavities that house cells.
In the plant tissue, lacunes were observed, allowing for the passage of air and nutrients.
The scientist examined the lacunes in the coral, noting their role in the organism's growth.