What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
absence
Example
Her absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone. [absence: noun]
Example
The absence of any evidence made it difficult to solve the case. [absence: noun]
nonattendance
Example
His nonattendance at the conference was disappointing. [nonattendance: noun]
Example
The school has strict policies regarding nonattendance. [nonattendance: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Absence is more common than nonattendance in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between absence and nonattendance?
Nonattendance is more formal than absence and is often used in official or academic contexts, while absence is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
