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Lucunae

Definition: Lucunae refers to gaps or missing parts, typically in a text, knowledge, or understanding.

Parts of Speech: Lucunae can be used as a noun in a singular or plural form.

Sense 1: In the context of literature and manuscripts, lucunae represent missing or absent sections of a text as a result of damage, censorship, or incomplete preservation.

Example sentence: The ancient script was difficult to interpret due to the numerous lucunae in the document.

Sense 2: In a broader sense, lucunae are gaps or holes in knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or topic.

Example sentence: The scientist's research uncovered important lucunae in our understanding of the origins of the universe.

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