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- Dictionaryabsence/ˈabs(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the state of being away from a place or person: "the letter had arrived during his absence" Similar Opposite
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ABSENCE definition: 1. the fact of not being where you are usually expected to be: 2. the fact of not existing: 3…. Learn more.
Absence definition: state of being away or not being present. See examples of ABSENCE used in a sentence.
The meaning of ABSENCE is a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent. How to use absence in a sentence.
1. the state of being away or not being present. 2. a period of being away: an absence of several weeks. 3. failure to attend or appear when expected. 4. lack; deficiency: the absence of proof. 5. inattentiveness; preoccupation; absent-mindedness: absence of mind.
Absence is the state of not being someplace, like school. It can also refer to the amount of time something has been, or plans to be gone. We most commonly think of absence as the opposite of present in places school, but really it can refer to anything that's missing or something that's lacking.
The absence of something from a place is the fact that it is not there or does not exist.
to not go to a place where you are expected to be, especially a school or place of work: You cannot choose to absent yourself ( from work / school) on a whim.
[uncountable, countable] the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away. in somebody's absence The decision was made in my absence (= while I was not there). We did not receive any news during his long absence. absence from… absence from work.
The condition of being absent, or away. Webster's New World. The time during which one is away. American Heritage. The time of being away. Webster's New World. Lack; want. An absence of leadership. American Heritage. More Noun Definitions (9) Synonyms: absence-seizure. want. dearth. lack. truantism. nonoccurrence. wantage. not-being. nonsubsistence
From Longman Business Dictionary ab‧sence /ˈæbsəns/ noun [ countable, uncountable] when a person is not at work, for example because they are ill Evelyn took charge in his absence. The work of the department suffered because of her frequent absences. → leave of absence.
