Absense vs. Absence: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 21, 2023
Absense is a misspelling. The correct spelling is Absence, referring to the state of being away or not present.
Which is correct: Absense or Absence
How to spell Absence?
Absense is Incorrect
Absence is Correct
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Key Differences
Recall "absent" and simply add "ce" to form "absence."
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Oct 20, 2023
There's no extra 's' in Absence.
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Think of "presence" with a "pre-" and "absence" with "abs-".
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Envision a classroom: an absent student results in an "absence."
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Oct 20, 2023
Connect "absence" with "lack of presence" to recall the spelling.
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Absense and Absence Definitions
Absence
Absence denotes the state of being away.
Her absence from the meeting was noted.
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Sep 09, 2023
Absence
Absence can signify a lack or deficiency.
An absence of evidence led to the case's dismissal.
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Sep 09, 2023
Absence
Absence refers to inattentiveness or preoccupation.
Her mind's absence was clear as she daydreamed.
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Absence
Absence can denote a nonexistence or lack of something.
There was a complete absence of hostility.
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Sep 09, 2023
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Absence
Absence describes the period of time someone is away.
He took a long absence from work.
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Absence
A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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Absence
The period of someone being away.
During Jane's absence, Mark will be taking charge.
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Absence
Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.
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Absence
(medical) Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy.
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Absence
A state of being absent or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; - opposed to presence.
Not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence.
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Absence
Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind); as, absence of mind.
To conquer that abstraction which is called absence.
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Absence
The state of being absent;
He was surprised by the absence of any explanation
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Absence
The time interval during which something or somebody is away;
He visited during my absence
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Absence
Epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (a possible other abnormalities)
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FAQs
Why is it called Absence?
The term originates from the Latin "absentia," meaning the condition of being away.
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Is Absence a negative or positive word?
Neutral, though context may change its connotation.
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Which conjunction is used with Absence?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the context.
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Is Absence a vowel or consonant?
"Absence" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Which determiner is used with Absence?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," and "our" can be used.
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How is Absence used in a sentence?
His repeated absence from class worried the teacher.
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Oct 20, 2023
Which article is used with Absence?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on context.
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Oct 20, 2023
Is the Absence term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, e.g., "absence of warmth."
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Oct 20, 2023
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