Found 3 items, similar to Absence.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: absence kekurangan, kemangkiran, ketiadaan, ketidakadaan, ketidakhadiran
English → English (WordNet) Definition: absence absence n 1: the state of being absent; “he was surprised by the absence of any explanation” [ant: presence] 2: failure to be present [ant: presence] 3: the time interval during which something or somebody is away; “he visited during my absence” 4: epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (a possible other abnormalities) [syn: petit mal epilepsy]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Absence Absence \Ab"sence\, n. [F., fr. L. absentia. See Absent.] 1. A state of being absent or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; -- opposed to presence. [1913 Webster] Not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence. --Phil. ii. 12. [1913 Webster] 2. Want; destitution; withdrawal. “In the absence of conventional law.” --Kent. [1913 Webster] 3. Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind); as, absence of mind. “Reflecting on the little absences and distractions of mankind.” --Addison. [1913 Webster] To conquer that abstraction which is called absence. --Landor. [1913 Webster]