Blank
/blæŋk/noun
Lacking any content, marks, or features; empty.
Did you know?The term 'blank' evolved from an old word meaning 'white,' often associated with the idea of a lifeless void or emptiness, hinting at a deeper existential fear.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰl̥eh₁-
“to shine, to be white”
Latin
Latin
blancus
“white, shining, bright”
Old French
Old French
blanc
“white, fair, blank”
Middle English
Middle English
blanc
“white; empty, void”
Modern English
English
blank
“empty space, devoid of marks or features”