nearsightedness
|near/sight/ed/ness|
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/ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪdnəs/
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/ˈnɪəˌsaɪtɪdnəs/
blurred distance vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nearsightedness' originates from the combination of 'near' and 'sighted,' where 'near' meant 'close' and 'sighted' referred to 'vision.'
Historical Evolution
'nearsightedness' evolved from the Old English word 'neah' meaning 'near' and 'sihth' meaning 'sight,' eventually forming the modern English word 'nearsightedness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having sight that is better for near objects,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition of the eye where close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurred.
Nearsightedness often requires corrective lenses.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45