Definition

The condition of being unable to see clearly or being partially blind.

Example

His purblindness made it difficult for him to read the small print on the page.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how purblindness affects people's decisions?

Yeah, it really makes it hard for some to see the bigger picture.

Exactly! It's like they can't recognize obvious truths.

Right, sometimes I feel like it's a choice people make to stay unaware.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Purblindness is formed from "pur-" (meaning thoroughly) and "blind" (from Old English "blinda", meaning unable to see) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state of). The term refers to the state of being thoroughly blind or having impaired vision.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'thoroughly' ('pur-') unable to see ('blind') — that's what purblindness means.

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