intermission vs lapse

lapse vs intermission

intermission and lapse both are nouns.

intermission is not a verb while lapse is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
intermission	Yes	No	No	No
lapse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, lapse is a hyponym of intermission; that is, lapse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intermission:

intermission: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
lapse: a break or intermission in the occurrence of something

Other hyponyms of intermission include blackout, caesura, dead air, delay, hold, postponement, time lag, wait, halftime, relief, respite, rest, rest period, time-out, letup, lull.

intermission (noun)	lapse (noun)
the act of suspending activity temporarily	a mistake resulting from inattention
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something	a failure to maintain a higher state
	a break or intermission in the occurrence of something

intermission (verb)	lapse (verb)
	go back to bad behavior
	drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
	end, at least for a long time
	for time to move forward
	pass into a specified state or condition; sink into
	let slip

Difference between intermission and lapse

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