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How do you spell Absence?

Correct spelling

absence

Ends in ENCE, not ENSE. Think: ABSENT + CE.

Why is absence spelled this way?

The ENCE ending might seem more natural, but absence uses ENCE through its Latin root absentia. The word literally means being away from.

Common misspellings of absence

absenseabscenceabsanceabcense

Example

Her absence from the meeting was noted.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "absence". Ends in ENCE, not ENSE. Think: ABSENT + CE.
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