Meaning
State or condition of sightlessness, often due to medical reasons.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ᾰ̓- (ă-) Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-)der. English an- English -opia English anopia From an- + -opia.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blindnesssightlessness
Antonyms
sight
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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