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- [blahynd spot]
- /blaɪnd spɒt/
- /blaɪnd spɒt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blahynd spot]
- /blaɪnd spɒt/
Definitions of blind spot words
- countable noun blind spot If you say that someone has a blind spot about something, you mean that they seem to be unable to understand it or to see how important it is. 3
- countable noun blind spot A blind spot is an area in your range of vision that you cannot see properly but which you really should be able to see. For example, when you are driving a car, the area just behind your shoulders is often a blind spot. 3
- noun blind spot a small oval-shaped area of the retina in which vision is not experienced. It marks the nonphotosensitive site of entrance into the eyeball of the optic nerve 3
- noun blind spot a place or area, as in an auditorium or part of a road, where vision is completely or partially obscured or hearing is difficult or impossible 3
- noun blind spot a subject about which a person is ignorant or prejudiced, or an occupation in which he or she is inefficient 3
- noun blind spot a location within the normal range of a radio transmitter with weak reception 3
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Origin of blind spot
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Blind spot
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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blind spot popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
blind spot usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blind spot
noun blind spot
- dead spot — Also called blind spot. an area in which radio or cell phone signals are weak and their reception poor.
- obstruction — something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation.
- deficiency — Deficiency in something, especially something that your body needs, is not having enough of it.
- drawback — a hindrance or disadvantage; an undesirable or objectionable feature.
- fault — a defect or imperfection; flaw; failing: a fault in the brakes; a fault in one's character.
Antonyms for blind spot
noun blind spot
- strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
- strong point — Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.
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