Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
absence
noun
/ˈæbsəns/
Definition
The state of being away or not present in a place where one is expected to be.
Examples
- Her absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
- He felt a deep sense of absence after she moved away.
- The absence of evidence doesn’t necessarily mean that something did not happen.
Meaning
Absence refers to the lack of presence, whether physically or emotionally. It can indicate the nonexistence or unavailability of something or someone in a particular context.
Synonyms
- nonattendance
- lack
- deficiency
