absent

Meanings

• adjective

  Not present or in a place where expected; missing.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæb.sn̩t/
   
   
   
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2. /æbˈsɛnt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

present

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with absent
present , absent-minded , pensive

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Homophones

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1. Absentee (English) : A person who is not present in person, especially one who owns property in a place where they do not live.
   

2. Absenteeism (English) : The act of not attending work, school, or other regular duties without permission.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of absent that leads to same result
absent , absenter , absentest , absently , conspicuously absent , absented , absenting , absents , absent-minded , absent-mindedly , absent-mindedness , absent-mindednesses , absentminded , absentmindedly , absentmindedness , absentmindednesses , absent without leave , absent oneself , absented oneself , absenting oneself , absents oneself

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Forms

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absents, absenting

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Etymology

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From Old French absenter 'to be away, depart', from ab- 'away' + present 'presence'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'absentee landlord' refers to an owner of real estate who does not live on or manage the property.

2. In the game of chess, a piece is considered 'absent' when it is not on the board.

3. The term 'absent without leave' (AWOL) is often used in the military to refer to a soldier who is missing without authorization.

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Related Concepts

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1. Presence: The state or fact of being present. Opposite of 'absent'.

2. Absence seizure: A type of seizure characterized by a brief, sudden loss of consciousness or awareness, during which the person remains physically present but unresponsive.

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Culture

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In literature, 'absent' is often used to create a sense of mystery or suspense. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart', the old man's absence sets the stage for the protagonist's descent into madness. In art, the concept of the 'absent' can be represented through negative space or the use of shadows. In music, a missing beat or chord can create a sense of tension and anticipation.

How to Memorize "absent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person not being present in a room or situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'absent' with the concept of being 'gone' or 'missing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'absent' and the word 'missing'.

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