Translation
absence
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Word origin
From Latin absentia, from absens, the present participle of abesse ('to be away'), formed from ab- ('away from') and esse ('to be').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- absentia
- English cognates
- absence, absent
Grammar
Examples
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His absence from the meeting surprised everybody.
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The teacher records absences every morning.
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In the absence of evidence, the case was closed.
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While I am away, my sister will look after the dog.
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Three unexplained absences are enough for a warning.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 8: absence, tapis, tireur and 7 more words.