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absence
'absence' - used as a noun
1. the state of being absent
he was surprised by the absence of any explanation
2. failure to be present
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)
Variations of 'absence'
 
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  • presence
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