¦ noun
1. the state or fact of being present.
a person or thing that is present but not seen.
2. the impressive manner or appearance of a person.
Phrases
make one's presence felt have a strong influence on a situation.
presence of mind the ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in the face of sudden difficulty.
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L.
praesentia 'being at hand', from
praeesse (see
present1).