absentness
|ab-sent-ness|
C1
/ˈæbsəntnəs/
(absent)
being away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absentness' originates from the Latin word 'absentia', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'esse' meant 'to be'.
Historical Evolution
'absentia' transformed into the Old French word 'absent', and eventually became the modern English word 'absentness'.
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 absentness from the meeting was noted.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 08:06