ABSENCE


Meaning of ABSENCE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ab-s ə n(t)s

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : the state of being absent

2 : the period of time that one is absent

3 : WANT , LACK <an absence of detail>

4 : inattention to present surroundings or occurrences < absence of mind>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.