English word presence comes from Latin praesens, Latin praesentem
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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praesens | Latin (lat) | (grammar) present. At hand. Existing. Immediate. Present. Prompt. Propitious. |
praesentem | Latin (lat) | |
praesentia | Latin (lat) | Presence; the state of being present or at hand. Present (time). |
presence | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
presence | English (en) | A company's business activity in a particular market.. A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with his audience.. Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.. The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.. The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.. The state of being closely [...] |