darkness

English

/ˈdɑːknəs/, /ˈdɑɹknɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The state of being dark; lack of light.
  • (uncountable) Gloom.
  • (countable) The product of being dark.
  • (uncountable) The state or quality of reflecting little light, of tending to a blackish or brownish color.
  • (uncountable) Evilness, lack of understanding or compassion, reference to death or suffering.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English derknesse inherited from Old English deorcnes suffix from English dark (hidden).

Origin

English

dark

Gloss

hidden

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