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absences
noun(ab-sence)
the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy
Synonyms: absence seizure,
absences
noun(ab-sence)
failure to be present
Antonyms: presence,
absences
noun(ab-sence)
the state of being absent
Antonyms: presence,
Examples:
He was surprised by the absence of any explanation.
absences
noun(ab-sence)
the time interval during which something or somebody is away
Examples:
He visited during my absence.

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