B2 verb Neutral

blackness

/ˈblæknəs/

The state, quality, or condition of being black or completely dark. In academic and sociological contexts, it often refers to the historical, cultural, and social identity associated with people of African descent.

Ejemplos

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1

We could see nothing in the absolute blackness of the cellar.

We could see nothing in the absolute blackness of the cellar.

2

The author examines how blackness is constructed through cinematic techniques in the early 20th century.

The author examines how blackness is constructed through cinematic techniques in the early 20th century.

3

The power cut left the entire office block in total blackness.

The power cut left the entire office block in total blackness.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blackness
Verb
blacken
Adverbio
blackly
Adjetivo
black
Relacionado
blackout
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Truco para recordar

Think of the suffix '-ness' as a box that holds a quality. In this box, you only have the color black.

Quiz rápido

The hikers were frightened when their flashlights failed, leaving them in complete ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blackness

Ejemplos

1

We could see nothing in the absolute blackness of the cellar.

everyday

We could see nothing in the absolute blackness of the cellar.

2

The author examines how blackness is constructed through cinematic techniques in the early 20th century.

academic

The author examines how blackness is constructed through cinematic techniques in the early 20th century.

3

The power cut left the entire office block in total blackness.

business

The power cut left the entire office block in total blackness.

4

The ink-like blackness of the lake at night was both beautiful and terrifying.

literary

The ink-like blackness of the lake at night was both beautiful and terrifying.

5

It was just pure blackness out there after the campfire died down.

informal

It was just pure blackness out there after the campfire died down.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blackness
Verb
blacken
Adverbio
blackly
Adjetivo
black
Relacionado
blackout

Colocaciones comunes

inky blackness inky blackness
total blackness total blackness
staring into the blackness staring into the blackness
representation of blackness representation of blackness
shrouded in blackness shrouded in blackness

Frases Comunes

into the blackness

into the blackness

engulfed in blackness

engulfed in blackness

the blackness of night

the blackness of night

Se confunde a menudo con

blackness vs darkness

Darkness is a general lack of light, whereas blackness specifically emphasizes the color black or an absolute, ink-like quality.

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Notas de uso

Use 'blackness' when describing the literal absence of color or light. In humanities, capitalize 'Blackness' when referring to racial and cultural identity to show respect and specificity.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'blackness' as a verb; however, the correct verb form is 'blacken' (e.g., 'The smoke blackened the walls').

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Truco para recordar

Think of the suffix '-ness' as a box that holds a quality. In this box, you only have the color black.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English 'blæc' (black) combined with the Germanic suffix '-ness', indicating a state or condition.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Often preceded by adjectives like 'total', 'absolute', or 'inky' Can be used as an abstract noun in sociological discussions
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Contexto cultural

In contemporary sociological discourse, Blackness is a central concept for discussing the African diaspora and racial justice.

Quiz rápido

The hikers were frightened when their flashlights failed, leaving them in complete ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blackness

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