Definition of DISAPPEARANCE

disappearance

Meanings

Plural: disappearances

Noun

  • the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
  • the event of passing out of sight
  • gradually ceasing to be visible
  • ceasing to exist
    • "he regretted the disappearance of Greek from school curricula"
    • "what was responsible for the disappearance of the rainforest?"
    • "the disappearance of resistance at very low temperatures"
  • The action of disappearing or vanishing.
  • Passing out of sight.
  • Leaving secretly of without explanation
  • Cessation of existence.

Origin / Etymology

From disappear + -ance.

Synonyms

disappearing, fade

Antonyms

appearance

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