blank slate

English

Noun

blank slate (plural blank slates)

1. (figurative, also philosophy) Something that is clear and empty, or free from preconceptions and biases.
2. Synonym of blank canvas.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blank,‎ slate.

Derived terms

• blank-slatism

Translations

Translations

• German: unbeschriebenes Blatt
• Spanish: foja cero f

See also

• clean slate
• tabula rasa