blindness
|blind/ness|
B2
/ˈblaɪndnəs/
(blind)
lack of sight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blindness' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'blindnes,' where 'blind' meant 'sightless' and '-ness' was a suffix forming nouns.
Historical Evolution
'blindnes' changed from Old English word 'blindnes' and eventually became the modern English word 'blindness'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being sightless,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition or quality of being unable to see.
His blindness did not stop him from achieving his dreams.
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Noun 2
lack of perception, awareness, or judgment.
Her blindness to the situation led to poor decisions.
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