"absently" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

IPA: /ˈæb.sn̩t.li/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-absently.wav , LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-absently.wav Forms: more absently [comparative], most absently [superlative]
Etymology: From absent + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|absent|ly}} absent + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} absently (comparative more absently, superlative most absently)
  1. In an absent-minded or abstracted manner. Synonyms: absent-mindedly, abstractedly Related terms: absentee
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