vision
|vi/sion|
/ˈvɪʒən/
seeing or imagining
Etymology
'vision' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'visio,' where 'videre' meant 'to see.'
'visio' transformed into the Old French word 'vision,' and eventually became the modern English word 'vision' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the act of seeing,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'sight' and 'imaginative foresight.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability to see; the faculty of sight.
Her vision was impaired after the accident.
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Noun 2
an experience of seeing something in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition.
He claimed to have had a vision of angels.
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Noun 3
the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
The leader's vision for the company was innovative.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40