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purblind

 

[ หˆpษœrหŒblaษชnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical condition

Purblind refers to a condition characterized by partial blindness or poor vision, where an individual can see only indistinctly or lacks normal clarity of vision. It can also describe someone who is figuratively unable to see or understand things clearly, often due to a lack of insight or awareness. This term is often used in literary contexts to denote a state of ignorance or unperceptiveness.

Synonyms

blind, dim-sighted, half-blind, ignorant, unperceptive.

Examples of usage

  • The purblind man struggled to make out the shapes around him.
  • She had a purblind understanding of the complex issues at hand.
  • Despite her purblind view, she insisted on voicing her opinion.

Translations

Translations of the word "purblind" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cegueira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blind

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ buta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปั–ะฟะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›lepy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฒ็›ฎใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aveugle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ciego

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ๋‹˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุนู…ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slepรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slepรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฒ็›ฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slepe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blindur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ciego

Etymology

The term 'purblind' has its origins in the late Middle English period, derived from the prefix 'pur-', meaning 'completely' or 'thoroughly', combined with 'blind'. The 'pur-' prefix is a variant of 'poor' in some contexts, indicating a lack or deficiency, while 'blind' has its roots in Old English 'blinda', with similar meanings across various Germanic languages. Over the centuries, 'purblind' evolved to encapsulate both literal and metaphorical interpretations, originally referring to the physically impaired eyesight and later extending to denote a lack of perception or understanding in a more abstract sense. It has been utilized in literature to critique social and intellectual blindness, often highlighting the shortcomings of individuals or groups who fail to recognize factual realities or deeper truths.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,200, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.