Lacunarity in linguistics refers to the absence of equivalent linguistic forms across languages, specifically in terms of words, grammatical structures, or cultural expressions. The term lacuna—meaning a gap or missing part, describes instances where one language lacks a direct counterpart for a concept found in another. This lexical, grammatical, or cultural gap results in significant translation challenges, as translators must creatively navigate these voids to convey meaning accurately and appropriately. Lacunarity is a ubiquitous phenomenon in the translation process, revealing the intricate relationship between language, culture, and thought.

Grammatical structures, effects of lacunarity, outlining the causes

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