near-sighted
|near-sight-ed|
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/ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪd/
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/ˈnɪəˌsaɪtɪd/
close vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'near-sighted' originates from the combination of 'near' and 'sighted', where 'near' meant 'close' and 'sighted' referred to 'having sight'.
Historical Evolution
'Near-sighted' evolved from the Old English word 'neah' meaning 'near' and 'sihth' meaning 'sight', eventually forming the modern English term 'near-sighted'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having sight that is effective only at close range', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
unable to see things clearly unless they are relatively close to the eyes; myopic.
She is near-sighted and needs glasses to read the board.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45