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Away from a place, typically where one is expected
“Noticeably absent from the Havana conference were trade union representatives from the USA and Canada.”
Missing, or not present or existing
“Indeed, concrete recommendations for enhanced public participation in forest management are virtually absent from the report.”
Not paying attention to what is being said or done
“The same boy who sat there listlessly with an absent look on his face would suddenly jump up with his eyes lit up.”
Lost or missing, usually temporarily
Lacking care or enthusiasm
Deeply engrossed or fascinated by, or with, something
Not explained, resolved, or solved
No longer in existence
Excluded or left out
Minus, lacking, or not including
“Absent any source of motivation other than learned definitions, we are left to conclude that in differential association theory, man's motivation is entirely defined by a positive learning process.”
Absent from where one is expected to be, such as one's home
To leave a place, often for another
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