Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blankout

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: blank-out
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A temporary loss of memory.

noun

A temporary loss of consciousness.

Example Sentences

"Every now and then – during his blankouts – he would be capable of making a more sophisticated inductive or deductive connection."

Etymology

Deverbal from blank out.

Inflected Forms

blankouts (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

blackout

Synonyms

blackout faint syncope

Questions

What does blankout mean?: A temporary loss of memory.
Where does blankout come from?: Deverbal from blank out.

How to pronounce blankout

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