absenter
|ab-sent-er|
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/æbˈsɛntər/
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/æbˈsɛntə/
(absent)
being away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absenter' originates from the Latin word 'absentare', where 'abs-' meant 'away' and 'entare' meant 'to be'.
Historical Evolution
'absentare' transformed into the Old French word 'absenter', and eventually became the modern English word 'absenter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be away', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who is absent'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is absent, especially habitually.
The absenter was noted in the attendance sheet.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 05:51