abˈsence noun

1. The state of being away or not present
2. Want or lack
3. Non-existence
4. Abstraction, inattention
5. Sudden loss of consciousness of which the sufferer is later unaware (medicine)

absenteeˈ noun

1. A person who is absent on any occasion
2. A person who makes a habit of being away from his or her position, office, school, etc

absenteeˈism noun

1. The practice of absenting oneself from duty or position
2. The persistent habit of being absent from work, school, etc

abˈsently adverb

Inattentively or dreamily

absent healing see distant healing under distant

absent-mindˈed adjective

1. Inattentive to surroundings
2. Preoccupied

absent-mindˈedly adverb

absent-mindˈedness noun