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visionless

|vi/sion/less|

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/ˈvɪʒənləs/

lacking foresight

Etymology
Etymology Information

'visionless' originates from the word 'vision,' which comes from Latin 'visio,' meaning 'sight' or 'seeing.' The suffix '-less' is used to denote 'without.'

Historical Evolution

'vision' transformed from the Latin word 'visio' and eventually became the modern English word 'vision.' The suffix '-less' was added to form 'visionless.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'vision' meant 'sight' or 'seeing,' but in 'visionless,' it evolved to mean 'lacking foresight or imagination.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking vision or foresight; unable to see or plan for the future.

The company's visionless strategy led to its downfall.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35