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Elapsed - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT elapsed Something that's elapsed has passed or gone by. Even five elapsed minutes can feel like forever when you're waiting to hear good news. If your grandmother speaks wistfully about elapsed years, she's thinking about all the time that's gone by in what seems like an instant. When you're taking an important exam, you might keep an eye on the clock to keep track of the elapsed minutes. The word comes from a Latin root, elapsus , "slipped or glided away," combining ex- , "away," and labi , "to slip or glide." Definitions of elapsed adjective (of time) having passed or slipped by “ elapsed time” Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘elapsed' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started