absences
|ab-senc-es|
B2
/ˈæbsənsɪz/
(absence)
being away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'absentia,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'esse' meant 'to be.'
Historical Evolution
'absentia' transformed into the Old French word 'absence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'absence' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'being away,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being away from a place or person.
Her absences from work were becoming more frequent.
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Noun 2
a period of being away from a place or person.
His absences from school were noted by the teacher.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 03:51