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blankness

|blank/ness|

/ˈblæŋknəs/

(blank)

empty space

Base Form	Plural	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Adverb
blank	blanks	blanknesses	blanking	blanks	blanked	blanked	blanking	blanker	blankest	blankness	blankly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'blankness' originates from the Old French word 'blanc,' meaning 'white' or 'shining.'

Historical Evolution

'blanc' transformed into the Middle English word 'blank,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'blankness.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'white or shining,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'emptiness or void.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the state or quality of being blank; emptiness or void.

The blankness of the page was intimidating to the writer.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39