Simona Paleari absence ab⋅sence [ab-suhns] –noun 1. state of being away or not being present: I acted as supervisor in his absence. Your absence was noted on the records. 2. period of being away: an absence of several weeks. 3. failure to attend or appear when expected. 4. lack; deficiency: the absence of proof. 5. inattentiveness; preoccupation; absent-mindedness: absence of mind. a home a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z abandon abundance absence advertisement access ache afterthought airport air-vent afro album alien all-art