Absement
//ˈæb.s(ə).mənt// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A measure of sustained displacement of an object from its initial position; the time-integral of displacement. countable, uncountable
"We present a musical keyboard that is not only velocity-sensitive, but in fact responds to absement (presement), displacement (placement), velocity, acceleration, jerk, jounce, etc. (i.e. to all the derivatives, as well as the integral, of displacement)."
Example
More examples"We present a musical keyboard that is not only velocity-sensitive, but in fact responds to absement (presement), displacement (placement), velocity, acceleration, jerk, jounce, etc. (i.e. to all the derivatives, as well as the integral, of displacement)."
Etymology
Blend of absence + displacement.
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