Lapse and Preciseness

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Lapse noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.

Usage example: his slip of the tongue about the mayor's name was an unfortunate lapse

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Preciseness is an antonym for lapse.

Nearby Words: lapsed, lapsing, lapsus

Preciseness noun - The quality or state of being very accurate.

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Lapse is an antonym for preciseness.

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Preciseness and Lapse. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lapse/preciseness

Lapse & Preciseness. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lapse/preciseness>.

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