Definitions

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  • adjective Not present; absent.
  • adjective grammar Not of or pertaining to the present.

Etymologies

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non- +‎ present

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Examples

  • Show Hidden Devices - Device Manager hides nonpresent devices that are not physically present in the system, but still have configuration information in the Registry.

    Demonoid.com 2010

  • Show Hidden Devices - Device Manager hides nonpresent devices that are not physically present in the system, but still have configuration information in the Registry.

    Demonoid.com 2010

  • None of the flavor notes quite finish the job, and the nutmeg is especially nonpresent.

    WSBTV.com - Local News 2009

  • I’ve previously written about a hidden trick for the Windows device manager to remove old drivers after upgrading, but Device Remover lets you easily view all hidden, nonpresent, unplugged, or problem devices and deal with them accordingly — a common scenario for system tweakers.

    Device Remover Is An Absurdly Powerful Device Manager | Lifehacker Australia 2009

  • I’ve previously written about a hidden trick for the Windows device manager to remove old drivers after upgrading, but Device Remover lets you easily view all hidden, nonpresent, unplugged, or problem devices and deal with them accordingly—a common scenario for system tweakers.

    Device Remover Is An Absurdly Powerful Device Manager | Lifehacker Australia 2009

  • "Uh, sirs, I could do with some ... if you, honoured host, would point me in the direction of a pantry, I will endeavour to make myself instantly and painlessly nonpresent. '

    The Tar-Aiym Krang Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1983

  • "Uh, sirs, I could do with some ... if you, honoured host, would point me in the direction of a pantry, I will endeavour to make myself instantly and painlessly nonpresent. '

    The Tar-Aiym Krang Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1983

  • Dressed like that, they're officially nonpresent, so no one need pay any special attention to them. "

    The Golden Torc May, Julian, 1931- 1981

  • "Uh, sirs, I could do with some ... if you, honoured host, would point me in the direction of a pantry, I will endeavour to make myself instantly and painlessly nonpresent. '

    Tar Aiym Krang Foster, Alan Dean 1972

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