This is the 776th most frequent Greek word.
απουσία
"Απουσία" means "absence."
The word 'απουσία' is used to express the state of being absent or missing from an organized or scheduled activity, such as a class.
Η απουσία του από το μάθημα είναι ανησυχητική.
His absence from the class is concerning.
In this sentence, 'απουσία' is used as a noun to denote the lack of a qualitative aspect, specifically interaction.
Στην απουσία διάδρασης, η συζήτηση ήταν μονότονη.
In the absence of interaction, the discussion was monotonous.
Here, 'απουσία' is used metaphorically to refer to the lack or absence of essential or needed elements.