absence

Definition of absence

noun:

• the state of being absent; "he was surprised by the absence of any explanation". Antonyms: presence.
• failure to be present. Antonyms: presence.
• the time interval during which something or somebody is away; "he visited during my absence".
• 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. Synonyms: absence seizure.

Related words

absenteeism, awayness, cut, default, nonoccurrence.

Words nearby absence

abience.

Start with absence

absences.