01 Word definition

absence

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is ABSENCE a word?

Yes. ABSENCE is a 7-letter noun. the state of being absent Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ABSENCE?

A-B-S-E-N-C-E

ABSENCE contains 7 letters, begins with A, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the state of being absent

    “he was surprised by the absence of any explanation”

2noun

  1. failure to be present

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends14points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ABSENCE spelled?

A1B2S3E4N5C6E7
Starts withABSFirst 3 letters
Ends withNCELast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats E
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About ABSENCE.

How do you spell ABSENCE?

ABSENCE is spelled A-B-S-E-N-C-E. It contains 7 letters.