ABSENCE

absence

(noun) failure to be present

absence

(noun) the state of being absent; “he was surprised by the absence of any explanation”

absence, absence seizure

(noun) the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy

absence

(noun) the time interval during which something or somebody is away; “he visited during my absence”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

absence (usually uncountable, plural absences)

A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

Lack; deficiency; nonexistence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind). [First attested in the early 18^th century.]

(medical) Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy. [First attested in the mid 20^th century.]

(fencing) Lack of contact between blades.

Synonyms

• missingness

Antonyms

• (state of being away): presence

• (lack, deficiency, nonexistence): existence, possession, sufficiency

Anagrams

• casbene

Source: Wiktionary

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Ab"sence, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. absentia. See Absent.]

1. A state of being absent or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; -- opposed to presence. Not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence. Phil. ii. 12.

2. Want; destitution; withdrawal. "In the absence of conventional law." Kent.

3. Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind); as, absence of mind. "Reflecting on the little absences and distractions of mankind." Addison. To conquer that abstraction which is called absence. Landor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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