Elapsing: meaning, definitions and examples

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elapsing

 

[ ɪˈlæpsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

time passing

Elapsing refers to the process of time passing or moving away. It indicates the act of time progressing from one point to another, often used in contexts relating to deadlines or the measurement of duration.

Synonyms

flowing, passing, transpiring

Examples of usage

  • The deadline is elapsing quickly.
  • As the hours began elapsing, she felt more anxious.
  • Time keeps elapsing, and we must act soon.

Translations

Translations of the word "elapsing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passagem do tempo

🇮🇳 गुज़रना

🇩🇪 vergehend

🇮🇩 berlalu

🇺🇦 минання

🇵🇱 upływający

🇯🇵 経過する

🇫🇷 passage du temps

🇪🇸 transcurso

🇹🇷 geçiş

🇰🇷 경과

🇸🇦 مرور

🇨🇿 uplynutí

🇸🇰 uplynutie

🇨🇳 流逝

🇸🇮 minitev

🇮🇸 líða

🇰🇿 өту

🇬🇪 გავლა

🇦🇿 keçmək

🇲🇽 transcurso

Word origin

The term 'elapsing' is derived from the Latin word 'elapsus,' which is the past participle of 'elabī', meaning 'to glide by' or 'to slip away.' The root 'laps' signifies a sliding or falling away from a point, which has been integrated into various languages, evolving in meaning to describe the passage of time. In English, the word began to appear in texts during the early 19th century, reflecting the increasing need to articulate the concept of time as a continuous flow. The usage has since been adapted in various contexts, particularly in philosophical and scientific discussions about the nature of time.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,304 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.