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blanker

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Australian, Received-Pronunciation: /ˈblæŋkə/
  • General-American: /ˈblæŋkɚ/ without æ-raising
  • /ˈbleɪ̯ŋkɚ/ æ-raising
  • /ˈblɛ̃ŋkɚ/ æ-raising
  • rhymes with -æŋkə(ɹ)

1

adj

Meaning 1

comparative form of blank: more blank

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: comparative, form-of

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An early form of screensaver that blanked out the screen display when it was not in use.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English blank Proto-Indo-European *-yōs Proto-Germanic *-izô Proto-West Germanic *-iʀō Proto-Germanic *-ōzô Proto-West Germanic *-ōʀō Old English -ra Middle English -ere English -er English blanker From blank + -er (comparative suffix).

From blank + -er (agent noun suffix).