'myopic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'myōps,' where 'myein' meant 'to close' and 'ōps' meant 'eye.'

'myōps' transformed into the Latin word 'myopicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'myopic.'

Initially, it meant 'nearsighted,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'lacking foresight or insight.'