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Synonyms & Similar Words
absence
truancy
nonparticipation
nonpresence
staying away
not showing up
dodging
evading
shirking
skipping
playing hooky
abstention
refraining
not attending
failure to appear
no-show
neglect
dereliction
delinquency
default
omission
evasion
avoidance
absconding
bolting
defecting
deserting
dodging
fleeing
Meaning of Nonattendance
The primary meaning of the word "Nonattendance" refers to the act or state of not attending or being present at a place, event, or meeting.
Definitions
- The state or fact of not attending or being present at a place, event, or meeting
- * The act of staying away or not showing up, especially without a valid reason or excuse
Etymology of Nonattendance
The word "Nonattendance" originates from the combination of the prefix "non-" meaning "not" or "opposite of", and the noun "attendance" which comes from the Old French word "atendre" meaning "to stretch towards" or "to direct one's attention to"
The term has been in use since the 15th century to describe the act or state of not being present or attending
Example Uses
- The student's nonattendance at school was a cause for concern for the teachers and parents
- * The company's nonattendance at the conference was seen as a missed opportunity to network and promote their products
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
presence
attendance
participation
participation
appearance
arrival
showing up
turnout
assembly
gathering
meeting
attendance
observance
compliance
adherence
fulfillment
obedience
regularity
punctuality
diligence
assiduity
industriousness
attentiveness