In the absence of Meaning in English

expression

US

IN thuh AB-sens uhv

UK

IN thuh AB-sens ov

Definition

Used to talk about a situation where something is not present or available, and describes what happens as a result.

Usage & Nuances

This is a formal, often written phrase. Used to specify what will or does occur when something is missing or unavailable. Often followed by a noun (i.e., 'in the absence of evidence'). Not used in casual conversation.

• Spanish: en ausencia de
• Portuguese (BR): na ausência de
• Portuguese (PT): na ausência de
• Chinese (Simplified): 在没有...的情况下
• Chinese (Traditional): 在沒有...的情況下
• Hindi: की अनुपस्थिति में
• Arabic: في غياب
• Bengali: অনুপস্থিতিতে - অভাবে
• Russian: при отсутствии
• Japanese: ～がない場合 - ～がないとき
• Vietnamese: thiếu - trong trường hợp không có
• Korean: ~이/가 없을 때
• Turkish: yokluğunda
• Urdu: کی عدم موجودگی میں
• Indonesian: dalam ketiadaan

Example Sentences

In the absence of water, plants cannot survive.

basic

Decisions were made in the absence of the manager.

basic

In the absence of any other ideas, we'll try this plan.

basic

In the absence of proof, the rumors spread quickly.

natural

The event was canceled in the absence of enough participants.

natural

He made the decision in the absence of better options.

natural