the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy
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absence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | absence seizure |
| Type of | ictus, seizure, raptus |
| Has types | simple absence, complex absence, subclinical absence, pure absence |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | nonattendance |
| Has types | absenteeism, cut, default |
| Derivation | absent |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | want, deficiency, lack |
| Has types | nonoccurrence, awayness |
| Derivation | absent |
he was surprised by the absence of any explanation.
absence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | interval, time interval |
he visited during my absence.
Examples of absence
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Councilman Matt Richardson is taking a leave of absence for unspecified reasons.
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In his absence, McCarthy and Blues President John Davidson attended the meeting.
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Their absence left the chamber one member short of the quorum needed for a vote.
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In the absence of good alternatives, he said he was willing to give it a chance.
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During his 12-year absence from Apple from 1985 to 1997 Steve Jobs started NeXT.
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Please is a small word and could escape detection, or its absence be overlooked.
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The resistance from many corners is typical, but Jeanne-Claude's absence is new.
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Colonel Gaddafi's prolonged absence has fuelled speculation that he was injured.
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It is the absence of growth that is beginning to worry markets across the world.
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- The state of being absent; "he was surprised by the absence of any explanation"
- Failure to be present
- The time interval during which something or somebody is away; "he visited during my absence"
- The occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy
- (absent) go away or leave; "He absented himself"
- (absent) not being in a specified place
- Absenteeism is a habitual pattern of absence from a duty or obligation. Traditionally, absenteeism has been viewed as an indicator of poor individual performance, as well as a breach of an implicit contract between employee and employer; it was seen as a management problem, and framed in ...
- Absence is a Big Finish Productions audio drama featuring Lisa Bowerman as Bernice Summerfield, a character from the spin-off media based on the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who.
- The Absence is an American death metal band from Tampa, Florida. Their style has been described as aggressive thrash metal with Scandinavian metal influences. They are currently signed to Metal Blade Records. ...
