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nonattendance
/ˌnɒnəˈtɛndəns/
failure to attend
The teacher noted the student's nonattendance in the morning roll call.
The teacher recorded that the student was absent during the morning attendance check.
formal
The act of being absent or not present at a scheduled event, meeting, or obligation.
Her nonattendance at the meeting was due to a prior commitment.
She did not attend the meeting because she had another obligation.
Nonattendance at school can lead to academic consequences.
Not going to school can result in negative academic outcomes.
Often used in formal or official contexts, such as school, work, or legal settings.
Collocations
nonattendance policya rule about being absentchronic nonattendancefrequent or habitual absence
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'nonattendance' in formal contexts, such as official reports or policies. In casual conversation, 'absence' or 'missing' may be more natural.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
'Nonattendance' refers to the act of not attending, not the state of being absent. For example, 'His nonattendance was noted' is correct, while 'He was in a state of nonattendance' is awkward.
Word Origin
Derived from the prefix 'non-' (meaning 'not') and 'attendance' (from Old French 'atendre', meaning 'to attend').
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal contexts, such as schools, workplaces, or legal documents, to describe the act of not being present.
Word Breakdown
non-
not
prefixattendance
the act of attending
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