blindsight

[ blahynd-sahyt ]

noun

1. the ability of a blind person to sense accurately a light source or other visual stimulus even though unable to see it consciously.

blindsight

/ ˈblaɪndˌsaɪt /

noun

1. the ability to respond to visual stimuli without having any conscious visual experience; it can occur after some forms of brain damage

Word History and Origins

Origin of blindsight¹

blind + sight

Example Sentences

Blindsight nicely illustrates the difference between the two types of consciousness.

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