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Absence
01
the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
absences
Examples
His absence from the meeting caused delays in making important decisions for the project.
02
the state of not having something
Examples
The absence of a proper drainage system can lead to flooding.
03
the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy
04
the time interval during which something or somebody is away
