blurriness
|blur-ri-ness|
B2
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/ˈblɜːriːnəs/
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/ˈblɜːrɪnəs/
(blur)
indistinct
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blurriness' originates from the word 'blur', which comes from Middle English 'blerren', meaning 'to dim the sight'.
Historical Evolution
'blerren' transformed into the modern English word 'blur', and eventually 'blurriness' was derived from 'blur'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'blur' meant 'to dim the sight', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make indistinct'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being blurred or indistinct.
The blurriness of the photograph made it difficult to identify the person.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39