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absenteeism

absenteeism

5 6.7
Repeatedly staying away from work or school without a good reason
  • noun
  • /ˌæbsənˈtiːɪzəm/
translation icon : ausentismo
  • Teachers are concerned that student absenteeism affects overall academic performance and class dynamics.
  • absenteeism and tardiness
  • absenteeism rates
  • absenteeism and turnover

And there's, there's a an epidemic of absenteeism in school right now.

Examples

  • The neighborhoods where kids have a lot of asthma are the neighborhoods where absenteeism from school is very high.

  • Lumsden (2002) reported that absenteeism and dropout rates are higher among students who have been bullied.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Monitor school and class tardiness as well as absenteeism from school and classes.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Second, there were issues of absenteeism and tardiness from some participants.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Our study supports the position that teacher absenteeism is negatively related to student achievement.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Undergraduates have taken their responsibilities seriously, with little absenteeism and much enthusiasm.

    Academic text (1992)

  • In addition, the dropout, grade repetition, and absenteeism rates would likely decline.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Sanctions for excessive absenteeism and tardiness are most frequently detention, suspensions, and Saturday school.

    Academic text (1991)

  • High absenteeism in the workplace can lead to decreased productivity and increased costs for the employer.

  • The company's efforts to address absenteeism resulted in a more engaged and present workforce.

Synonyms

truancy
vsabsenteeism
12 6.6

A student who stays away from school without permission

refers to regular absence from work or school without a good reason

Antonyms

participation
229 2.8

Taking part in an activity or event with other people

attendance
101 2.0

Being present at a meeting, class, or event

How Widespread

shutdown
136 4.1
sick-out
7.7
absenteeism
5 6.7
isolated
59 4.5

Surface Forms

absenteeism singular
absenteeisms plural

Morphology

absenteeism = absentee (transparent) = absent + ee + ism

The word is formed by 'absentee' (person who is absent) + the noun-forming '-ism', meaning the practice/state of being absent; this is a regular and predictable derivation.

Etymology

The word absenteeism comes from the simple word absent ('away') plus the parts -ee ('a person') and -ism ('a habit' or 'practice'), so it literally means the habit of being away. That's why absenteeism means regularly staying away from work or school without a good reason.