Definition

The act of going away or becoming impossible to see.

Example

The sudden disappearance of the plane puzzled everyone.

Conversation

Did you hear about the strange disappearance in our neighborhood last week?

Yeah, it’s all anyone is talking about!

I find it really unsettling; I hope they find the person soon.

Me too. It makes you think about safety in our area.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disappearance → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "appearance" (from Latin "apparere", meaning to appear). The word "disappearance" refers to the state of something that has gone apart or is no longer visible.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has 'gone apart' ('dis-') from being 'visible' or 'present' ('appearance') — that's why disappearance means something is no longer seen.

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