disappearance

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
    the event of passing out of sight
    gradually ceasing to be visible

Word Origin

disappearance (n.)
1712; see disappear + -ance.

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Example

1. There is widespread speculation about what caused their disappearance .
2. This trend is symbolised by the disappearance of blacks .
3. It has also logged 35549 cases of forcible disappearance since 1981 .
4. Naturally , I had fantasies about her disappearance .
5. The rapid disappearance of sea ice leaves little time to lose .

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