Absence: meaning, definitions and examples
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absence
[ ˈæbsəns ]
in a meeting
The state of being away or not present.
Synonyms
lack, missing, nonattendance
Examples of usage
- He apologized for his absence from the meeting.
- She noticed his absence and wondered where he was.
school
The failure to attend or participate in classes or other scheduled activities.
Synonyms
default, nonappearance, truancy
Examples of usage
- His grades suffered due to his frequent absence from school.
- The teacher called the parents to discuss the student's absences.
work
The fact of not being present or available at work, especially without good reason.
Synonyms
missing, nonappearance, nonattendance
Examples of usage
- Her repeated absence from work led to her dismissal.
- The company has strict policies regarding employee absences.
Translations
Translations of the word "absence" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ausência
🇮🇳 अनुपस्थिति
🇩🇪 Abwesenheit
🇮🇩 ketidakhadiran
🇺🇦 відсутність
🇵🇱 nieobecność
🇯🇵 不在 (ふざい)
🇫🇷 absence
🇪🇸 ausencia
🇹🇷 yokluk
🇰🇷 부재 (bujae)
🇸🇦 غياب
🇨🇿 nepřítomnost
🇸🇰 neprítomnosť
🇨🇳 缺席 (quēxí)
🇸🇮 odsotnost
🇮🇸 fjarvera
🇰🇿 жоқ болу
🇬🇪 გარეგნობა
🇦🇿 yoxluq
🇲🇽 ausencia
Word origin
The word 'absence' originated from the Latin word 'absentia', derived from the verb 'abesse', meaning 'to be away'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe the state of being away or not present. The concept of absence is universal and has been explored in various forms of literature, art, and philosophy over the centuries.