The difference between Lapsus linguae and Slip of the tongue

When used as nouns, lapsus linguae means an inadvertent remark, whereas slip of the tongue means a mistake in speech.


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  1. Lapsus linguae as a noun (formal):

    An inadvertent remark; slip of the tongue.

  1. Slip of the tongue as a noun (idiomatic):

    A mistake in speech.

    Examples:

    "It was an unfortunate slip of the tongue, and he did not intend it that way."