The condition of being unable to see, either literally due to visual impairment or figuratively due to lack of awareness or understanding.
From Old English 'blind' of Germanic origin, related to 'blend' (to mix), possibly originally meaning 'confused' or 'dark'. The suffix '-ness' creates an abstract noun denoting a state or condition, forming a word that has maintained both literal and metaphorical meanings throughout its history.
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