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blemishes


Meanings
  • noun

    The small imperfections or marks on the surface of something, especially the skin.

    - "She had a few blemishes on her face."
    - "The apple had small blemishes on its surface."
  • noun

    A flaw or imperfection, especially one that is not serious.

    - "The report contained several blemishes that needed to be addressed."
    - "Despite his blemishes, he was a talented musician."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with blemishes
helmishes , melishes , phellemishes
Variants
List of all variants of blemishes that leads to same result
blemish , blemished , blemishes , blemishing , blemishs
Etymology
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Old English blēmma, from blēmian 'to mark, brand'.


Trivia
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  1. A blemish on the Moon is called a 'maria' or 'sea' because it appears darker than the surrounding lunar surface.

  2. The term 'blemish' is also used in the financial industry to describe a mistake or error in a financial document or report.


Related Concepts
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  1. Acne: A common skin condition characterized by the appearance of spots and pimples, often on the face, caused by clogged pores.

  2. Scars: A mark or disfigurement left on the skin as a result of injury or disease.


Culture
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In literature, blemishes have been used to symbolize imperfection or flaws in characters. In art, blemishes can add texture and depth to a painting or sculpture.

How to Memorize "blemishes"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize small marks or spots on an object or person's surface.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of imperfection or flaw.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'blemishes' and the idea of imperfection or flaw.


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