absentment
|ab-sent-ment|
C2
/ˈæbsəntmənt/
state of being away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absentment' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'absent,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'esse' meant 'to be.'
Historical Evolution
'absent' changed from the Old French word 'absent' and eventually became the modern English word 'absentment.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being away,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being absent.
His frequent absentment from meetings was noted by his colleagues.
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