Absence

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German

Etymology

Borrowed from French absence.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /apˈsãːs/
  • Hyphenation: Ab‧sence
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Noun

Absence f (genitive Absence, plural Absencen)

  1. (medicine) absence (temporary loss or disruption of consciousness)
  2. (formal) absent-mindedness
    Synonym: Geistesabwesenheit

Declension

Luxembourgish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from French absence.

Pronunciation

Noun

Absence f (plural Absencen)

  1. absence