Word Type

Noun

The word "absence" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

existence presence presence

Derived Terms

absement absence makes the heart go yonder absence makes the heart grow fonder absence of mind absence seizure absence without leave conspicuous by one's absence in the absence of leave of absence nonabsence omniabsence pseudoabsence

Context

fencing medical

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

deficiency ictus interval lack nonattendance raptus seizure time interval want

Type Of (IsA)

lack nonattendance time interval

Related Terms

absent absentee absenteeism absential

Related Terms

absent absentee absenteeism abstraction away blade companionship deficiency inattention lack nonexistence withdrawn

Synonym Network

lack petit mal epilepsy

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