Is "Interlapse" a proper word?

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I have heard people use it frequently. This word is not listed in Lexico and Cambridge Dictionary.

The only source I can find online is

From the Free Dictionary

n. 1. The lapse or interval of time between two events.

What is the equivalent word for this since it is obsolete?

Community · Accepted Answer · 2020-06-15 07:40:02Z

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Wiktionary states that the word "interlapse" is obsolete -

(obsolete) The time between two events.

(obsolete, rare) The distance between two things.

Therefore, "interlapse" can be considered a word, just that it is not used anymore/rare usage.

This Ngram chart agrees too -

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answered Jan 3, 2020 at 5:46

Justin

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Thanks! @Justin. I have never thought of checking the wiktionary and Ngram. I added to the original question for equivalent word.
– Organic Heart
Commented Jan 3, 2020 at 6:03
The current word would be “interval” when speaking of periods of time.
– Patrick
Commented Jan 3, 2020 at 7:11
Thanks @Patrick! I added this new question after @Justin answered my original. That was the answer to the original question so I marked that as an answer. And from this I learned that one question per post is more appropriate and not confusing. I've upvoted your answer. Sorry for the confusion. Appreciate your answer to this.
– Organic Heart
Commented Jan 4, 2020 at 11:42

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