nonpresence
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8.9
- noun
- /nɒnˈprɛzəns/
- Her nonpresence at the ceremony was surprising to everyone who expected her.
Examples
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The manager commented on the nonpresence of several employees during the important meeting.
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Her nonpresence at the meeting was noted by everyone.
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The nonpresence of key witnesses delayed the start of the trial.
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The nonpresence of the manager caused confusion among the staff.
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Her nonpresence at the meeting raised concerns among her colleagues.
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The teacher noted his nonpresence in class during the roll call.
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Despite the party being in full swing, his nonpresence was felt by everyone.
Synonyms
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1.0
Not present where expected or not existing when needed
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6.5
Not being present at an event when people expect you
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7.5
A failure by a person to come to a place they should, often in court or at a meeting
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9.9
Not being at a place, for example living in another country
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9.3
A feeling that a person or thing is not here anymore
Antonyms
How Present
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word nonpresence comes from non- 'not' and presence 'being there', the same idea you find in present. So nonpresence means the state of 'not being there'.