absence

/ˈæbsəns/
B1Frequency Level 7Neutral
Visual representation of absence

Noun

absenceSingular
absencesPlural
1

The state of being away from a place or person

Her absence from work was noticed by everyone.

2

The fact of not being present when expected or required

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

3

The lack or non-existence of something

The absence of evidence does not mean evidence of absence.