myopia
|my-o-pi-a|
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/maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə/
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/maɪˈəʊ.pi.ə/
nearsightedness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'myopia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'myōpia,' where 'myōp-' meant 'to close the eyes.'
Historical Evolution
'myōpia' transformed into the Latin word 'myopia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'myopia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to close the eyes,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'nearsightedness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition of the eye where close objects appear clearly, but distant objects appear blurry.
Myopia is common among people who spend a lot of time reading or using computers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45