ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lacunar

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ləˈk(j)uː.nə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Lacunar is a noun meaning A sunken panel or coffer in a ceiling or a soffit; a ceiling containing panels of this kind.

Meaning

A sunken panel or coffer in a ceiling or a soffit; a ceiling containing panels of this kind.

More Meanings

  1. (medicine, relational) Of or pertaining to a lacuna.

Example Sentences

On the grounds of the coffers forming the lacunaria of the ceilings.
The circulation is always more or less extensively lacunar; even arteries may be wanting.
Lacunar, (in Architect.) the flooring or Planking above the Porticoes; a cieled Roof arched or fretted.
Once stroke was classified by a risk factor-free method, the stronger relationship between hypertension and lacunar versus nonlacunar infarction patients disappeared.

Word Forms

Synonyms for lacunar

Depending on context, synonyms include lacunal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lacunal, lacunary, lacunocanalicular, laciniar, lacustral, lagunar.

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