■ noun
1》 the state or fact of being present.
↘a person or thing that is present but not seen.
2》 the impressive manner or appearance of a person.
Phrases
make one's ~ felt have a strong influence on a situation.
~ of mind the ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in the face of sudden difficulty.
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. praesentia 'being at hand', from praeesse (see present 1 ).