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absence noun

  /æbˈsɒns/ , /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ , /ˈæb.s(ə)n̩ts/ , /ˈæb.sn̩ts/ , /ˈæbsɒns/
  • A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship
 poissaolo, ero
  • Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind). [First attested in the early 18th century.]
 poissaolo, hajamielisyys
  • Lack; deficiency; nonexistence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
 puute, puuttuminen, poissaolo
  • Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
  • (fencing) Lack of contact between blades.
 poissaolo
  • (medical) Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
 tiedottomuus
in the absence of
ilman, jos ... ei ole, mikäli ... ei ole, poissa ollessa, puuttuessa
absence seizure
poissaolokohtaus
absence makes the heart grow fonder
etäisyys lähentää
conspicuous by one's absence
loistaa poissaolollaan
absence of mind
poissaolo
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