KJV Dictionary Definition: absent

absent

AB'SENT, a.

1. Not present; not in company; at such a distance as to prevent communication. It is used also for being in a foreign country.

A gentleman is absent on his travels.

Absent from one another. Gen. 31:49.

2. Heedless; inattentive to persons present, or to subjects of conversation in company.

An absent man is uncivil to the company.

3. In familiar language, not at home; as, the master of the house is absent. In other words, he does not wish to be disturbed by company.

absenter

ABSENT'ER, n. One who absents himself.

absentment

ABSENT'MENT, n. A state of being absent.