blindness (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: [ˈblaɪndnəs]
Definition
The condition of being unable to see.
Examples
The patient suffered from temporary blindness after the accident.
He dedicated his life to helping people overcome blindness.
The doctor explained the causes of congenital blindness.
How to Use blindness
- blindness to (prepositional phrase)
- A lack of awareness or understanding of something. — "His blindness to the consequences was evident."
- blindness from (prepositional phrase)
- The cause of the inability to see. — "The disease caused gradual blindness from an early age."
- cure for blindness (collocation)
- A medical treatment that can restore sight. — "Researchers are hopeful about finding a cure for blindness."
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