Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/awˈsenθja/

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Translation

absence

Word origin

From Latin absentia ('absence'), from absens ('being away'), the present participle of abesse ('to be away'). The same root gives English 'absence' and 'absent'.

Origin
Latin
Root
absentia
English cognates
absence, absent

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralausencias

Examples

.

His absence was noticed at the meeting.

médica.

She justified her absence with a medical note.

, .

In the boss's absence, she makes the decisions.

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The absence of noise was total.

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We miss you a lot.

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This word is part of lesson 59.