farsightedness

Meanings

• noun

  The ability to see objects or distances that are farther away than normal.

  - "John wears glasses for his farsightedness."
  - "Farsightedness is also known as hyperopia."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with farsightedness
sightedness , insightfulness , mightiness

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Variants

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farsightedness , farsightednesses , hyperopia , hyperopias , hyperopic

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'forsightig', meaning 'foreseeing' or 'having clear sight'.

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Trivia

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1. Farsightedness affects approximately 12% of the population.

2. Famous farsighted people include Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hyperopia: A refractive error characterized by difficulty focusing on nearby objects due to an improperly shaped lens or cornea.

2. Presbyopia: A condition that makes it difficult to see close objects, often associated with aging.

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Culture

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Farsightedness is a common condition, especially as people age. It can be portrayed in literature and art as a metaphor for wisdom or insight.

How to Memorize "farsightedness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person looking at a distant object with ease, while others around them struggle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'farsightedness' with the ability to see far-off objects clearly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Far Sight' to remember the meaning of the word.

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