Disappearance
/ˌdɪsəˈpɪərəns/
Definitions
The act of ceasing to be visible or existing; vanishing.
/ˌdɪsəˈpɪərəns/
The act of vanishing or going missing.
The sudden disappearance of the witnesses made the case more difficult.
💡 Simply: When something or someone is gone and you can't find them anymore. Like when your favorite toy disappears from your room.
👶 For kids: When something or someone is gone, and you can't see it anymore.
More Examples
The police are investigating the disappearance of a local resident.
The magician's skillful performance included a dramatic disappearance of the assistant.
How It's Used
"The disappearance of the valuable painting remains a mystery."
"The disappearance of the keys delayed our departure."
Idioms & expressions
make a disappearing act
To leave quickly and secretly, often to avoid a problem or obligation.
"He made a disappearing act after the bills arrived."
From Middle English *disapparence*, from Old French *desaparance* (Modern French *disparition*), from *disparoir* (“to disappear”).
The word 'disappearance' has been used since the 17th century, evolving from the French word 'disparition'.
Memory tip
Think of a magician's trick - a sudden disappearance!