absent in Latin
absent in Latin is absēns, absens, amens — absent means not present in a place where one is expected to be.
absent in Latin
absēns
(not comparable) Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; existing but not present; (sometimes) missing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
absens
(not comparable) Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; existing but not present; (sometimes) missing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
amens
(comparable) Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
absens
(comparable) Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied. [First attested in the early 18th century.]
absum
(intransitive, obsolete) Stay away; withdraw. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 18th century.]
What does "absent" mean?
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adj Not present in a place where one is expected to be.
"The manager was absent from the meeting again, so nothing could be decided."
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adj Distracted or lost in thought; not paying attention to what is happening.
"She wore an absent smile while staring out of the window."
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verb To deliberately keep oneself away from somewhere.
"He absented himself from the meeting to avoid the awkward discussion."
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absent in a sentence
- The manager was absent from the meeting again, so nothing could be decided.
- Three students were absent from class today.
- She wore an absent smile while staring out of the window.
- An absent look crossed his face as the lecture droned on.
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What is "absent" in Latin?
"absent" in Latin is absēns, absens, amens. absent means: Not present in a place where one is expected to be.
How do you use "absent" in a sentence?
Example: "The manager was absent from the meeting again, so nothing could be decided." In Latin, "absent" is absēns, absens, amens.
Are there other ways to say "absent" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "absent": absēns, absens, amens, absum.
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