visionlessness
|vi/sion/less/ness|
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/ˈvɪʒənˌlɛsnəs/
(visionless)
lacking foresight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'visionlessness' originates from the English word 'visionless,' where 'vision' meant 'sight or foresight' and '-less' is a suffix meaning 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'visionless' transformed into 'visionlessness' by adding the suffix '-ness' to denote a state or condition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without sight or foresight,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of lacking vision or foresight.
His visionlessness led to the project's failure.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41