longsightedness
- noun
- /ˈlɔŋˌsaɪtɪdnəs/
- UK
:
hipermetropía
- Her longsightedness means she needs glasses for reading but can see distant objects clearly.
Examples
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Her longsightedness made it difficult to read small print without glasses.
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People with longsightedness often squint when doing close-up work.
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Regular eye tests can help detect longsightedness early.
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His longsightedness makes it difficult to read small print.
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Is longsightedness common among older adults?
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People with longsightedness find it easier to see objects that are far away than those that are close.
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During his eye exam, the doctor confirmed his longsightedness and recommended corrective lenses.
Synonyms
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A condition where you see far things clearly but near things are blurry
Able to see distant things more clearly than close ones
A condition that makes it hard to see things that are close while far things look clear
A condition where distant objects look clearer than near ones
Antonyms
How Far-Sighted
Surface Forms
Morphology
longsightedness = longsighted (transparent) = long + sight + ed + ness
Standard noun formation from the adjective 'longsighted' using '-ness' to indicate the state of being long-sighted (hyperopia).
Etymology
The word longsightedness comes from the parts long ('far') and sight ('seeing'). So it literally says you see things that are 'far' better than things that are close, which is why it names the eye condition where near objects are hard to see.