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blanking

 

[ หˆblรฆล‹kษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

memory lapse

Blanking refers to a temporary loss of memory or the inability to recall information. This can happen in high-stress situations or when a person is overwhelmed. It might manifest as forgetting a word mid-sentence or being unable to remember a recent experience. Such occurrences can be frustrating, leading to feelings of embarrassment or confusion.

Synonyms

amnesia, forgetfulness, lapse

Examples of usage

  • I experienced blanking during the presentation.
  • After the accident, she went through a period of blanking.
  • He blanked on the answers during the exam.
Context #2 | Verb

erasing information

To blank means to erase or leave something empty. In a figurative sense, it can describe a moment when someone intentionally ignores a thought or feeling. This use can often relate to emotional suppression, where a person chooses to 'blank out' distressing memories or feelings. It can also refer to leaving a canvas or page empty.

Synonyms

erase, expunge, obliterate

Examples of usage

  • I decided to blank all my negative thoughts.
  • She blanked the page before starting her new artwork.
  • He blanked for a moment when asked about his past.

Translations

Translations of the word "blanking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apagando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเคฒเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช leeren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengosongkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ะพะถะฝั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wymazywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใƒณใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท effacement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ borrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท silme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์šฐ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mazanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ…็ฉบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brisanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณmstun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ borrado

Etymology

The word 'blanking' derives from the Old English 'blanc', which means 'white' or 'empty'. Initially, it referred to physical objects that were devoid of color or content. Over time, the term evolved into the verb 'to blank', highlighting both the concept of emptiness and the act of erasing. In the 20th century, the usage expanded into psychological contexts, particularly relating to memory and cognition. People began using the term to describe moments of forgetfulness, especially under stress. The concept of blanking has thus integrated both literal and figurative meanings, reflecting our complex relationship with memory and emotion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,706, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.