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acyanoblepsia

|a-cy-a-no-blep-sia|

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/ˌeɪˌsaɪənoʊˈblɛpsiə/

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/ˌeɪˌsaɪənəʊˈblɛpsiə/

inability to see blue

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acyanoblepsia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'a-' meaning 'without', 'kyanos' meaning 'blue', and 'blepsis' meaning 'vision'.

Historical Evolution

'acyanoblepsia' was formed from Greek roots and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without blue vision', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a rare condition characterized by the inability to perceive the color blue.

People with acyanoblepsia may have difficulty distinguishing between blue and other colors.

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Last updated: 2025/04/22 05:06