absence

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Synonyms: abience, absency, absense

Antonyms: abience, absency, absense

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Noun

1. A state of being [[away]] or [[withdrawn]] from a place or from [[companionship]]
2. The period of someone being away. {{defdate|First attested around 1350 to 1470.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=8}}</ref>
3. Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency. {{defdate|First attested around 1350 to 1470.}}<ref name=SOED/>
4. [[lack|Lack]]; [[deficiency]]; [[non-existence]]. {{defdate|First attested around 1350 to 1470.}}<ref name=SOED/>
5. [[inattention|Inattention]] to things present; [[abstraction]] (of mind). {{defdate|First attested in the early 18^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
6. {{lb|en|medical}} Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy. {{defdate|First attested in the mid 20^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
7. {{lb|en|fencing}} Lack of contact between [[blade]]s.

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