adj
lapsed
lapst
adj
1
No longer active or valid; having expired through neglect or non-renewal.
"His gym membership is lapsed, so he can't get in."
2
Having given up a religious faith or belief one used to hold.
"She describes herself as a lapsed Catholic."
"He's a lapsed vegetarian who now eats meat occasionally."
How to Use Lapsed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something (a policy, membership, or belief) that used to be active but has quietly ended.
Common pairings
lapsed Catholic
lapsed membership
lapsed policy
Word Forms
more lapsed comparative, most lapsed superlative
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