hyperopic
|hy-per-op-ic|
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/ˌhaɪpəˈroʊpɪk/
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/ˌhaɪpəˈrəʊpɪk/
(hyperopia)
farsightedness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hyperopic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hyperōpia,' where 'hyper-' meant 'over' and 'ōps' meant 'eye.'
Historical Evolution
'hyperōpia' transformed into the modern English word 'hyperopia,' and the adjective form became 'hyperopic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'overseeing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'farsightedness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or suffering from hyperopia, a condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than near ones.
The hyperopic patient needed glasses for reading.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45