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
- (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
- lacunars
- lacunaria
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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