seeing
UK: ˈsiːɪŋ | US: ˈsiːɪŋ
n. the act or faculty of perceiving with the eyes; vision
conj. in view of the fact that; since
adj. having the ability to see; not blind
The word "seeing" originates from the Old English sēon (to see), derived from Proto-Germanic sehwaną, which shares roots with Latin specere (to look) and Greek skopein (to observe). The suffix -ing was added in Middle English to form the present participle or gerund, solidifying its modern usage as a noun (e.g., "clear seeing") or adjective (e.g., "a seeing-eye dog"). The conjunction use ("seeing that...") emerged in the 14th century, metaphorically extending the visual sense to logical perception.
His seeing improved after the cataract surgery.
Seeing the sunset over the ocean took her breath away.
"Seeing you’re busy, I’ll come back later," she said.
The museum offers tactile exhibits for the seeing-impaired.
Seeing is believing, as the old saying goes.