n.
Pronunciation: ' bla ŋ k
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French blanc colorless, white, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German blanch white; probably akin to Latin flagrare to burn ― more at BLACK
Date: 14th century
1 archaic : COLORLESS
2 a : appearing or causing to appear dazed, confounded, or nonplussed <stared in blank dismay> b : EXPRESSIONLESS <a blank stare>
3 a : devoid of covering or content especially : free from writing or marks < blank paper> b : having spaces to be filled in c : lacking interest, variety, or change < blank hours>
4 : ABSOLUTE , UNQUALIFIED <a blank refusal>
5 : UNFINISHED especially : having a plain or unbroken surface where an opening is usual <a blank key> <a blank arch>
synonyms see EMPTY
– blank · ly adverb
– blank · ness noun