Darkness
Darkness
Darkness (/ˈdɑːrknɪs/), from the Old English deorc, is the absence of light, specifically in a location where light is inaccessible. It is often used metaphorically to denote ignorance, evil, or despair.
Definition
Darkness is the state or quality of being dark, which means it is devoid of light or brightness. It is the opposite of light, which is the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. Darkness can occur naturally, such as during the night or in a cave, or it can be man-made, such as in a dark room or during a power outage.
Etymology
The term "darkness" comes from the Old English deorc, which means "dark, obscure, gloomy, sad, cheerless, sinister, wicked." It is related to the Old High German tarchannen, which means "to hide."
Related Terms
- Night: The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
- Shadow: A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
- Blackout: A failure of electrical power supply, causing total darkness.
- Eclipse: An astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer.
- Twilight: The soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, caused by the refraction and scattering of the sun's rays from the atmosphere.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Darkness
- Wikipedia's article - Darkness
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