Meaning of caecus | Babel Free
[ˈkae̯.kʊs]Definitions
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blind adjective, declension-1, declension-2, literally
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blind (not seeing) adjective, declension-1, declension-2, literally
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blind, blinded (mentally or morally) adjective, declension-1, declension-2, figuratively
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blind, at random, vague, indiscriminate, aimless, meaningless, acting blindly adjective, declension-1, declension-2, figuratively
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without buds or eyes adjective, declension-1, declension-2
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invisible adjective, declension-1, declension-2, literally
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invisible (that cannot be seen) adjective, declension-1, declension-2, literally
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invisible, concealed, hidden, secret, obscure, dark (that cannot be known) adjective, declension-1, declension-2, figuratively
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opaque, dark, uncertain adjective, declension-1, declension-2, literally
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opaque (that obstructs sight; not transparent) adjective, declension-1, declension-2, literally
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dark, gloomy, thick, dense, obscure; uncertain, doubtful (that obstructs perception) adjective, declension-1, declension-2, figuratively
Examples
“… caecīque in nūbibus ignēs / terrificant animōs et inānia murmura miscent?”
“And [why do] aimless fires in the clouds terrify [our] spirits, and [their] meaningless murmurs unsettle [us]?” (King Iarbas dares to question whether lightning and thunder truly signify Jupiter’s disapproval of human affairs.)
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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