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absence in Italian

absence in Italian is assenza, mancanza, difetto — absence means the state of not being in a place where one is expected.

absence in Italian

assenza
noun
mancanza
noun
Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
assenza
noun
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
mancanza
noun
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
difetto
noun
Lack; deficiency; non-existence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ferro libero
noun
(fencing) Lack of contact between blades.
invito aperto
noun
(fencing) Lack of contact between blades.

What does "absence" mean?

  1. noun The state of not being in a place where one is expected.
    "His absence from the meeting was noted by the board."
  2. noun A lack or non-existence of something.
    "The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding."

absence in a sentence

  • His absence from the meeting was noted by the board.
  • Her prolonged absence worried her colleagues.
  • The project stalled due to the absence of proper funding.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "absence" in Italian?

"absence" in Italian is assenza, mancanza, difetto. absence means: The state of not being in a place where one is expected.

How do you use "absence" in a sentence?

Example: "His absence from the meeting was noted by the board." In Italian, "absence" is assenza, mancanza, difetto.

Are there other ways to say "absence" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "absence": assenza, mancanza, difetto, ferro libero, invito aperto.

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