Absent or Abcent
Which spelling is correct, Absent or Abcent, and how to use them properly.
❌INCORRECT
Abcent
This spelling is incorrect. "Abcent" is not a valid word in English.
✅CORRECT
Absent
This is the correct spelling. "Absent" is an adjective meaning not present in a place.
Definition
Absent (adjective): Not present in a place, at an occasion, or as part of something; missing or away.
Examples:
- Several students were absent from class today.
- He was absent from the meeting due to illness.
- The absent parent missed the school play.
Synonyms
Words with similar meanings to "absent":
Adjectives:
- Missing
- Away
- Not present
- Gone
- Unavailable
Related Terms:
- Out
- Off
- Nonattendant
- Absentee
Note: "Absent" is the correct spelling. "Abcent" is a common misspelling—remember, it has "s" before "e" not "c" before "e".
FAQ's
Is it abcent or absent?
The correct word is "absent." "Abcent" is a common misspelling.
How to pronounce absent?
The correct pronunciation is /ˈæbsənt/ (AB-suhnt).
What does absent mean?
Not present in a place, at an occasion, or as part of something; missing or away.