Absenteeism

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Pronunciation: /ˌæbsənˈtiːɪzəm/

Definitions of absenteeism

noun the practice of regularly staying away from work or school without a good reason

Example Sentences

A1 Absenteeism means not being at school or work when you are supposed to be.

A2 The teacher talked to the students about the importance of attending classes regularly to avoid absenteeism.

B1 The company implemented a new policy to address the issue of absenteeism among employees.

B2 High levels of absenteeism can have a negative impact on productivity and team morale.

C1 The HR department conducted a study to analyze the factors contributing to absenteeism in the workplace.

C2 Effective communication and support from managers can help reduce absenteeism rates in organizations.

Examples of absenteeism in a Sentence

formal The company implemented a new policy to address the issue of absenteeism among its employees.

informal John got a warning from his boss about his absenteeism last month.

slang Sally's constant absenteeism is really starting to annoy the team.

figurative In a way, absenteeism can be seen as a form of silent protest against the workplace.

Grammatical Forms of absenteeism

past tense

absenteeismed

plural

absenteeisms

comparative

more absenteeism

superlative

most absenteeism

present tense

absenteeism

future tense

will be absenteeism

perfect tense

has been absenteeism

continuous tense

is absenteeism

singular

absenteeism

positive degree

absenteeism

infinitive

to absenteeism

gerund

absenteeisming

participle

absenteeismed

Origin and Evolution of absenteeism

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'absenteeism' originated from the Latin word 'absentia', meaning absence.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the habitual absence of students from school, 'absenteeism' has evolved to encompass the act of regularly being absent from work or other obligations.