🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

사각지대

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sagakjidae

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Blind-Spot/ˈblaɪnd.spɒt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"차선을 변경하기 전에 사각지대를 확인하는 것이 중요하다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A spot in the visual field that cannot be seen due to the absence of photoreceptor cells.

    "When driving, it's crucial to check your blind-spot before changing lanes."
  2. 2

    An area where a person lacks awareness or understanding.

    "His blind-spot regarding his team's morale led to a decline in productivity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'blind-spot' originates from the combination of 'blind', derived from Old English 'blinda', meaning unable to see, and 'spot', from Old English 'spear', meaning a small area. The phrase has evolved to describe both a literal area of visual obstruction and metaphorical areas of ignorance or oversight.

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