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absence

/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ /æbˈsɒns/

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noun

Abwesenheit

A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away.

Examples :

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

Abwesenheit macht das Herz begehrenswerter.

situation time period being essential

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noun

Abwesenheit, Fehlen

Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.

Examples :

"The child's absence from school was noted by the teacher. "

Die Abwesenheit des Kindes von der Schule wurde von der Lehrerin bemerkt.

condition situation essential

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noun

Fehlen, Mangel, Nichtvorhandensein

Lack; deficiency; nonexistence.

Examples :

"He had an absence of enthusiasm."

Ihm fehlte der Enthusiasmus.

condition situation gap amount quality negative essential

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noun

Unaufmerksamkeit, Geistesabwesenheit

Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind).

Examples :

"absence of mind"

Geistesabwesenheit

mind abstract essential

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noun

Aussetzen, Bewusstseinsverlust

Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy.

Examples :

"The student's sudden absence from class was a result of an epileptic absence seizure. "

Das plötzliche Aussetzen des Schülers im Unterricht war die Folge eines epileptischen Anfalls.

medicine disease physiology sensation essential

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Fehlen, Nichtvorhandensein

Lack of contact between blades.

Examples :

"The absence of contact between the blades of the lawnmower meant it wasn't cutting the grass. "

Das Fehlen des Kontakts zwischen den Messern des Rasenmähers bedeutete, dass er das Gras nicht schnitt.

technical machine device essential