lag
UK: læɡ | US: læɡ
n. a delay or interval between events or actions
vi. to fall behind in movement or progress
vt. to cause to fall behind
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The word "lag" likely originated in the 16th century as a verb meaning "to fail to keep pace." Its exact origin is uncertain, but it may derive from Scandinavian sources (e.g., Old Norse lagga, "to go slowly"). Over time, it evolved into a noun describing the delay itself. The word's compact structure and lack of clear morphemes suggest it is a Germanic residue word, making further segmentation unreliable.
There was a noticeable lag between the audio and video.
If you don’t hurry, you’ll lag behind the group.
The slow internet connection caused the game to lag.
The project is lagging due to budget cuts.
He blamed the lag in response time on technical issues.