Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: rejuvenescence
Next word: relapsing fever
Definition of: relapse
(ri·laps′) v.i. ·lapsed, ·laps·ing
1. To lapse back, as into disease after partial recovery.
2. To return to bad habits or sin; backslide.
—noun (also rē·laps) A relapsing; lapse into a former evil state. [<L relapsus, pp. of relabi slide back <re- back + labi slide]
—re·laps′er noun
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: