farsighted
|far-sight-ed|
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/ˈfɑːrˌsaɪtɪd/
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/ˈfɑːˌsaɪtɪd/
seeing far; foresight
Etymology
'farsighted' originates from the combination of 'far' and 'sighted', where 'far' meant 'distant' and 'sighted' referred to 'vision'.
'farsighted' evolved from the Old English word 'feor' meaning 'far' and 'gesiht' meaning 'sight', eventually becoming the modern English word 'farsighted'.
Initially, it meant 'able to see far', but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'having foresight'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to see objects at a distance more clearly than those that are near.
He is farsighted and needs glasses for reading.
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Adjective 2
having foresight or planning for the future.
Her farsighted decisions helped the company thrive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45