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blinding

|blind-ing|

/ˈblaɪndɪŋ/

(blind)

lack of sight

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Verb	Adverb
blind	blinds	blinds	blinded	blinded	blinding	blinds	blindness	blinding	blindly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'blinding' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'blindan,' where 'blind' meant 'deprive of sight.'

Historical Evolution

'blindan' transformed into the Middle English word 'blinden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'blind.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to deprive of sight,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely bright or dazzling.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'blind'.

The headlights were blinding the oncoming drivers.

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Adjective 1

extremely bright or dazzling, causing temporary loss of vision.

The blinding sunlight made it hard to see.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41