blackness
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5We could see nothing in the absolute blackness of the cellar.
We could see nothing in the absolute blackness of the cellar.
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.
The power cut left the entire office block in total blackness.
The power cut left the entire office block in total blackness.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
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 ______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: blackness
Exemplos
We could see nothing in the absolute blackness of the cellar.
everydayWe could see nothing in the absolute blackness of the cellar.
The author examines how blackness is constructed through cinematic techniques in the early 20th century.
academicThe author examines how blackness is constructed through cinematic techniques in the early 20th century.
The power cut left the entire office block in total blackness.
businessThe power cut left the entire office block in total blackness.
The ink-like blackness of the lake at night was both beautiful and terrifying.
literaryThe ink-like blackness of the lake at night was both beautiful and terrifying.
It was just pure blackness out there after the campfire died down.
informalIt was just pure blackness out there after the campfire died down.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
into the blackness
into the blackness
engulfed in blackness
engulfed in blackness
the blackness of night
the blackness of night
Frequentemente confundido com
Darkness is a general lack of light, whereas blackness specifically emphasizes the color black or an absolute, ink-like quality.
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'blackness' as a verb; however, the correct verb form is 'blacken' (e.g., 'The smoke blackened the walls').
Dica de memorização
Think of the suffix '-ness' as a box that holds a quality. In this box, you only have the color black.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English 'blæc' (black) combined with the Germanic suffix '-ness', indicating a state or condition.
Padrões gramaticais
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 ______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: blackness
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