English Explanatory Dictionary

disappearance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The action of disappearing or vanishing.
  2. Passing out of sight.
  3. Leaving secretly of without explanation
  4. Cessation of existence.

Pronunciation

/dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disappearance.wav

Word forms

disappearance disappearances

Etymology

From disappear + -ance.

Derived words

forced disappearance redisappearance
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