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Definitions for: Absence
[n] failure to be present
[n] the state of being absent; "he was surprised by the absence of any explanation"
[n] epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (a possible other abnormalities)
[n] the time interval during which something or somebody is away; "he visited during my absence"
Webster (1913) Definition: Ab"sence, n. [F., fr. L. absentia. See Absent.]
1. A state of being absent or withdrawn from a place or from
companionship; -- opposed to presence.
Not as in my presence only, but now much more in my
absence. --Phil. ii.
12.
2. Want; destitution; withdrawal. ``In the absence of
conventional law.'' --Kent.
3. Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind); as,
absence of mind. ``Reflecting on the little absences and
distractions of mankind.'' --Addison.
To conquer that abstraction which is called absence.
--Landor.
Synonyms: petit mal epilepsy
Antonyms: presence, presence
See Also: absenteeism, awayness, complex absence, cut, default, deficiency, epilepsy, interval, lack, nonattendance, nonoccurrence, pure absence, simple absence, subclinical absence, time interval, want
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