nonattendance
|non/at/tend/ance|
B2
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/ˌnɑːnəˈtɛndəns/
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/ˌnɒnəˈtɛndəns/
absence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonattendance' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'attendance' from the Latin 'attendere', meaning 'to stretch toward'.
Historical Evolution
'attendance' evolved from the Old French word 'atendre', which meant 'to wait for', and eventually became the modern English word 'attendance'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not being present', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of not being present at a place or event.
The student's nonattendance was noted by the teacher.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 14:06