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non present
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "non present" is not correct in standard written English.
It is likely intended to mean "not present," which can be used to describe something or someone that is absent or not currently in a location. Example: "The report indicated that several key members were non present during the meeting."
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3 human-written examples
CT scans were analysed and lesions were defined as clearly defined regions of poorly/not inflated tissue (-500/+100 HU) with a minimal diameter of 6 mm non present in the previous CT scan image.
And of course credit card security is an oxymoron because anyone any time can use anyone's credit card present or non present.
News & Media
This case represents the more serious problem, that the LRT is inherently flawed in that it indicates positive selection even when there is non present.
Science
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Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
(On this strategy, see Plantinga (1978: 132).) The general strategy of using haecceities as metaphysical surrogates for individuals has surfaced in debates about the philosophy of time, where, e.g., Markosian (2004: 54 56), considers appropriating haecceities of non-present individuals to address objections to presentism.
Science
Presentism is opposed by Non-presentism, which is the view that there are some non-present objects.
Science
More precisely, Non-presentism is the view that, possibly, it is sometimes true that there are some non-present objects.
Science
He found it strange that something non-present knew what they were talking about and it correlated to what you were looking at.
News & Media
Theater replaces lived experience with vicarious experience and condemned participants to wander the sea of the non-present.
News & Media
Another problem for the Presentist has to do with relations involving non-present objects.
Science
Those who reject the first of these assumptions should simply replace the examples in this article involving allegedly non-present people with appropriate examples involving the non-present bodies of those people).
Science
Thus, relations between present and non-present objects do not pose a particular problem for a Meinongian.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When aiming for clarity and grammatical correctness, substitute "non present" with more standard alternatives such as "not present" or "absent". This ensures better readability and avoids potential confusion.
Common error
While "non-" is sometimes used to form compound adjectives, it's often unnecessary and can create awkward phrasing. Instead of "non present", use "not present" or a more concise synonym like "absent".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "non present" functions as a descriptive term, attempting to indicate the absence of something. However, Ludwig AI indicates that this phrase is not standard English. It's often used as an adjective to describe something that is not currently in a particular location or state.
Frequent in
Science
33%
News & Media
33%
Encyclopedias
33%
Less common in
Formal & Business
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Wiki
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "non present" attempts to describe the state of being absent, Ludwig AI and standard grammatical conventions consider it incorrect. Its function is descriptive, aiming to indicate that something is not available or participating. Its register leans toward neutral due to its appearance in news and scientific contexts, although better alternatives exist. For clarity and correctness, replace "non present" with "not present", "absent", or another suitable synonym.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
not present
Direct replacement using the standard negation "not".
absent
A more concise and commonly used alternative for "not present".
missing
Emphasizes the lack or loss of something.
not in attendance
More formal way of saying someone is not at a meeting or event.
unavailable
Implies a temporary inability to be present or accessed.
nonexistent
Indicates something that does not exist or is not real.
not available
Similar to unavailable, but can apply to objects as well as people.
gone
Suggests a state of being away or departed.
away
Implies a temporary absence from a specific location.
not here
Simple and direct way to indicate absence from a place.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "non present"?
The correct way to express that something is not there is to use "not present" or simply "absent".
When should I use "absent" instead of "non present"?
You should always use "absent" instead of "non present" in formal writing because it is grammatically correct and widely accepted.
Is "non present" grammatically correct?
No, "non present" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. It's better to use "not present" or "absent".
What are some alternatives to "non present"?
Some alternatives to "non present" include "missing", "unavailable", or "not in attendance", depending on the context.
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Usage summary
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
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Real-world application tested