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blind

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adj \ˈblīnd\

Definition of BLIND

1
a (1) : sightless (2) : having less than 110 of normal vision in the more efficient eye when refractive defects are fully corrected by lenses b : of or relating to sightless persons
2
a : unable or unwilling to discern or judge <blind to a lover's faults> b : unquestioning <blind loyalty>
3
a : having no regard to rational discrimination, guidance, or restriction <blind choice> b : lacking a directing or controlling consciousness <blind chance> c : drunk 1a
4
a : made or done without sight of certain objects or knowledge of certain facts that could serve for guidance or cause bias <a blind taste test> — compare double-blind, single-blind b : having no knowledge of information that may cause bias during the course of an experiment or test <physicians blind to whether the test drug is administered>
5
: defective: as a : lacking a growing point or producing leaves instead of flowers b : lacking a complete or legible address <blind mail>
6
a : difficult to discern, make out, or discover b : hidden from sight : covered <blind seam>
7
: having but one opening or outlet <blind sockets>
8
: having no opening for light or passage : blank <blind wall>
blind·ly \ˈblīn(d)-lē\ adverb
blind·ness \ˈblīn(d)-nəs\ noun

Examples of BLIND

  1. <our old blind cat kept walking into walls and furniture>
  2. <you'd have to be really blind to think that was a good idea>

Origin of BLIND

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German blint blind, Old English blandan to mix — more at blend
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with BLIND

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