■ adjective 'abs(ə)nt
1》 not present.
2》 showing a lack of attention.
■ verb ab'sɛnt ( ~ oneself ) stay or go away.
■ preposition 'abs(ə)nt N. Amer. without.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. absens , ~- , pres. participle of abesse , from ab- 'from, away' + esse 'to be'.