Nonattendant

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /nɑnəˈtɛndənt/

Definitions of nonattendant

noun a person who is not present or in attendance

Example Sentences

A1 The nonattendant forgot to lock the door.

A2 The nonattendant at the hotel was very helpful.

B1 The nonattendant at the conference center was responsible for setting up the room.

B2 The nonattendant in the library was busy shelving books.

C1 The nonattendant in the courtroom was called to testify as a witness.

C2 The nonattendant in the emergency room was assisting the doctors during a busy night.

adjective not present or in attendance

Example Sentences

A1 The nonattendant student failed to turn in their homework.

A2 The nonattendant employee was fired for not showing up to work.

B1 The nonattendant customer left the store without making a purchase.

B2 The nonattendant driver caused a car accident by running a red light.

C1 The nonattendant professor missed several classes without notifying the students.

C2 The nonattendant jury member was replaced due to their absence during deliberations.

Examples of nonattendant in a Sentence

formal The nonattendant failed to show up for work, causing a disruption in the schedule.

informal The nonattendant didn't come to the meeting, so we had to reschedule.

slang The nonattendant was a no-show at the party last night.

figurative In the absence of the nonattendant, the project came to a standstill.

Grammatical Forms of nonattendant

past tense

nonattended

plural

nonattendants

comparative

more nonattendant

superlative

most nonattendant

present tense

nonattends

future tense

will nonattend

perfect tense

has nonattended

continuous tense

is nonattending

singular

nonattendant

positive degree

nonattendant

infinitive

to nonattend

gerund

nonattending

participle

nonattended

Origin and Evolution of nonattendant

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'nonattendant' originated from the Latin word 'non' meaning 'not' and the Old French word 'attendre' meaning 'to wait'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is not present or absent, the word 'nonattendant' has evolved to also refer to someone who fails to fulfill their duties or obligations.