poor-sighted
|poor-sight-ed|
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/pʊr ˈsaɪtɪd/
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/pɔː ˈsaɪtɪd/
impaired vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poor-sighted' originates from the combination of 'poor' and 'sighted', where 'poor' meant 'lacking' and 'sighted' referred to 'having vision'.
Historical Evolution
'poor-sighted' evolved from the Old English word 'pōr' meaning 'lacking' and 'sīht' meaning 'vision', eventually becoming the modern English word 'poor-sighted'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lacking vision', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having impaired vision'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having impaired or deficient vision.
He is poor-sighted and needs glasses to read.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 12:51