The meaning of ABSENCE is a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent.

Idiom absence makes the heart grow fonder (Definition of absence from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

ABSENCE definition: state of being away or not being present. See examples of absence used in a sentence.

Definition of absence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5 days ago · Noun absence (usually uncountable, plural absences) A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship

the state of being away or not being present:[uncountable] Absence makes the heart grow fonder. [countable] a period of time of being away: an absence of several weeks.

Definition of absence. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

Jan 16, 2016 · Absence is the state of not being someplace, like school. It can also refer to the amount of time something has been, or plans to be gone.

The absence of something from a place is the fact that it is not there or does not exist. The presence or absence of clouds can have an important impact on temperature.

ABSENCE meaning: 1 : a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist a state or condition in which something is absent; 2 : a failure to be present …