Absence vs. Absent

Absence (noun)

A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away. First attested around 1350 to 1470.page=8

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.”

Absence (noun)

Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency. First attested around 1350 to 1470.

Absence (noun)

Lack; deficiency; nonexistence. First attested around 1350 to 1470.

“He had an absence of enthusiasm.”

Absence (noun)

Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind). First attested in the early 18^th century.

“absence of mind”

Absence (noun)

Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy. First attested in the mid 20^th century.

Absence (noun)

Lack of contact between blades.

Absent (adjective)

Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing.

Absent (adjective)

Not existing; lacking. First attested around 1350 to 1470.

“The part was rudimental or absent.”

Absent (adjective)

Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied. First attested in the early 18^th century.

Absent (noun)

Absentee; a person who is away on occasion. Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the early 19^th century.

Absent (preposition)

In the absence of; without. First attested in the mid 20^th century.

“Absent taxes modern governments cannot function.”

Absent (verb)

To keep (oneself) away.

“Most of the men are retired, jobless, or have otherwise temporarily absented themselves from the workplace.”

Absent (verb)

To keep (someone) away. First attested around 1350 to 1470.

Absent (verb)

Stay away; withdraw. Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 18^th century.

Absent (verb)

Leave. First attested around 1350 to 1470.