n.
Pronunciation: ' bl ī nd
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German blint blind, Old English blandan to mix ― more at BLEND
Date: before 12th century
1 a (1) : SIGHTLESS (2) : having less than 1/10 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> < blind faith>
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> <a blind clinical trial> ― 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 \ ' bl ī n(d)-l ē \ adverb
– blind · ness \ ' bl ī n(d)-n ə s \ noun