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- [fahr-sahy-tid, -sahy-tid]
- /ˈfɑrˈsaɪ tɪd, -ˌsaɪ tɪd/
- /fəˈseɪtɪdnəs/
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- [fahr-sahy-tid, -sahy-tid]
- /ˈfɑrˈsaɪ tɪd, -ˌsaɪ tɪd/
Definitions of farsightedness word
- adjective farsightedness seeing objects at a distance more clearly than those near at hand; hyperopic. 1
- adjective farsightedness seeing to a great distance. 1
- adjective farsightedness wise, as in foreseeing future developments: a farsighted statesman. 1
- noun farsightedness The condition of being unable to focus on near objects; presbyopia. 1
- noun farsightedness vision defect: being longsighted 1
- noun farsightedness foresight, seeing in advance 1
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Origin of farsightedness
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; far + sight + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Farsightedness
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farsightedness popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for farsightedness
noun farsightedness
- hypermetropia — a condition of the eye in which parallel rays are focused behind the retina, distant objects being seen more distinctly than near ones; farsightedness (opposed to myopia).
- hyperopia — a condition of the eye in which parallel rays are focused behind the retina, distant objects being seen more distinctly than near ones; farsightedness (opposed to myopia).
- foresight — care or provision for the future; provident care; prudence.
- providence — a state of the NE United States, on the Atlantic coast: a part of New England. 1214 sq. mi. (3145 sq. km). Capital: Providence. Abbreviation: RI (for use with zip code), R.I.
- prescience — knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge; foresight.
Antonyms for farsightedness
noun farsightedness
- nearsightedness — seeing distinctly at a short distance only; myopic.
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