disappearance
[dis-uh-peer-uh ns]
- the act or an instance of disappearing; a ceasing to be seen or to exist.
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Origin of disappearance
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
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Contemporary Examples
Did he denounce the involvement of organized crime in the abduction and disappearance of 43 students in the nearby city of Iguala?
The fury sparked by the disappearance of more thant 40 students in Iquala will not die.
In the weeks following her disappearance, hopes of finding Graham were kept alive.
Oh, and he smiles during the press conference announcing her disappearance.
At the time of her disappearance in 2009, Harrington was wearing a necklace that had been given to her by her mother.
Historical Examples
Stineli had suffered a great deal since her friend's disappearance.
Rico and WiseliJohanna Spyri
The disappearance of the last piece of money could not affect people of position.
The Secret AgentJoseph Conrad
And the mystery of our felucca's disappearance had to be discussed.
It Happened in EgyptC. N. Williamson
He then referred to Blandois' disappearance, of which it was probable she had heard?
Little DorritCharles Dickens
When she had uttered this denial, which he believed to be true, she asked him what he meant by disappearance?
Little DorritCharles Dickens
Word Origin and History for disappearance
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper