hypermetropia
|hy-per-me-tro-pi-a|
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/ˌhaɪpərmɪˈtroʊpiə/
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/ˌhaɪpə(r)mɪˈtrəʊpiə/
farsightedness (difficulty focusing on near objects)
Etymology
'hypermetropia' originates from Greek via New Latin, specifically from Greek 'huper-' (ὑπέρ) + 'metropia' (from metron/optic roots), where 'huper-' meant 'over' and 'metropia' related to a condition of the eye (from roots meaning 'measure'/'sight').
'hypermetropia' entered medical usage through New Latin/modern scientific vocabulary from Greek elements; the compound was adopted into English in the 19th century as a technical term for farsightedness.
Initially built as a compound meaning roughly 'over-/beyond-measure sight' from its Greek elements, it came to be used specifically for the ophthalmic condition now called farsightedness or hyperopia.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a refractive condition of the eye in which distant objects are seen more clearly than near objects; farsightedness (also called hyperopia).
The patient was diagnosed with hypermetropia and given reading glasses.
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Noun 2
plural form of 'hypermetropia'.
The study recorded several cases of hypermetropia.
Noun 3
alternative plural form of 'hypermetropia' (classical or less common).
Several instances of hypermetropia were noted in the clinic.
Adjective 1
adjective form of 'hypermetropia'; relating to or affected by hypermetropia.
Hypermetropia is a common refractive error in children.
Adverb 1
adverb form derived from 'hypermetropia' (rare).
Hypermetropia can affect reading comfort.
Last updated: 2025/10/08 18:38