Myopia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Myopia is a noun meaning (figurative) A lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.
Meaning
(figurative) A lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.
More Meanings
- (pathology) A disorder of the vision where distant objects appear blurred because the eye focuses their images in front of the retina instead of on it.
Example Sentences
The modern rise in myopia mirrored a trend for children in many countries to spend more time engaged in reading, studying or — more recently — glued to computer and smartphone screens.
Word Forms
- myopias
Synonyms for myopia
Depending on context, synonyms include shortsightedness, nearsightedness.
Antonyms for myopia
Common opposites include hyperopia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nearsightedness, shortsightedness, short-sightedness, onset, hyperopia, myopy.
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