absence
Translation
non-attendance, lack, non-existence
Examples
Her absence from the meeting was noted.
Her absence from the meeting was noted.
In the absence of any proof, he was released.
In the absence of any proof, he was released.
Grammar Patterns
absence ((from sth.)) non-attendance at a place or event Her absence from the meeting was noted.
absence ((of sth.)) the state of something being lacking In the absence of any proof, he was released.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lack, non-attendance, want; Antonyms: presence, attendance
Etymology
From Latin 'absentia', from 'absens' (being away), related to 'ab-' (away) + 'esse' (to be).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the adjective 'absent'. It's the direct opposite of 'presence'.