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Definition absence

Etymology

From Middle English absence, from Old French absence, ausence, from Latin absentia, from abs?ns (“absent”), present active participle of absum (“I am away or absent”), from ab (“from, away from”) + sum (“I am”).

Noun

absence (usually uncountable, plural absences)

1. A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
2. Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
3. Lack; deficiency; nonexistence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
4. Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind). [First attested in the early 18 century.]
5. (medicine) Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy. [First attested in the mid 20 century.]
6. (fencing) Lack of contact between blades.

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