elapsed

C2 Topic:Time
US /ɪˈlæpst/
adj Freq #35340

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    used of time that has passed

    The elapsed time was shown on the timer.

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Synonyms
1 adj · used of time that has passed passedexpired
Opposites
Word family
Related forms elapsetime

Etymology

From elapse + -ed. Elapse comes through French from Latin elapsus, 'slipped away'.

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