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absent

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

absent

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absent is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, absent is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofabsent

1noun
  • (with definite article) Something absent, especially absent people collectively; those who were or are not there.
  • An absentee; a person who is not there.
1adjective
  • Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present; missing.
  • Not existing; lacking.

    Example: "The part was rudimental or absent."

  • (sometimes comparable) Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied.
1preposition
  • In the absence of; without; except.

    Example: "Absent taxes modern governments cannot function."

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