absent
/ˈæb.sn̩t/ · ab.sent
noun
- Something absent, especially absent people collectively; those who were or are not there. The absent guests were missed at the party.
- An absentee; a person who is not there. The absent teacher was replaced by a substitute.
adjective
- Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing. The absent-minded professor forgot his keys.
- Not existing; lacking. The part was rudimental or absent.
- Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied. She was absent-minded while driving and almost missed the turn.
preposition
- In the absence of; without; except. Absent taxes, modern governments cannot function.
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Did you know? The word 'absent' has been used in various contexts, including in literature and music. For example, in the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character of Nick Carraway is described as 'absent-minded' due to his introspective nature.