absentee
|ab/sen/tee|
B2
/ˌæb.sənˈtiː/
not present
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absentee' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'absentia,' where 'abs-' meant 'away' and 'entia' meant 'being.'
Historical Evolution
'absentia' transformed into the French word 'absenté,' and eventually became the modern English word 'absentee' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'being away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who is not present.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is expected to be present at a place or event but is not.
The absentee was marked in the attendance sheet.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40