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absence

ab·sence [ ábs'nss ] (plural ab·sences)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. not being present: the fact of somebody's not being in a specific place
took note of certain people's absence

2. time away: a period during which somebody is away
returning after a short absence

3. nonexistence: the lack or nonexistence of a quality or feature
in the absence of any fresh information

[14th century. Via French< Latin absentia< abesse (see absent1)]

absence makes the heart grow fonder separation makes love or affection for somebody grow stronger

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