amblyopic
|am-bly-o-pic|
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/ˌæm.bliˈoʊ.pɪk/
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/ˌæm.blɪˈəʊ.pɪk/
reduced vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amblyopic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amblyōpia,' where 'amblys' meant 'dull' and 'ōps' meant 'eye.'
Historical Evolution
'amblyōpia' transformed into the Latin word 'amblyopia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amblyopic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dull vision,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or suffering from amblyopia.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or suffering from amblyopia, a condition characterized by reduced vision in one eye.
The patient was diagnosed as amblyopic due to the reduced vision in his left eye.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/10 19:36