absent

Definition

Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; existing but not present; (sometimes) missing.

Etymology

From Middle English absent, from Middle French absent, from Old French ausent, and their source, Latin absens, present participle of absum (“to be away from”), from ab (“away”) + sum (“to be”).

Example Sentences

• "Owing to his own illness and then his family's, Ramzi has often been absent from class this month. We will help him catch up with his studies."
• "When they were able to return to the clinic some months later, certain pieces of equipment were absent."
• "Expecting absent friends."

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