| Pronunciation: | | 'fâr'sItidnes
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects |
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FARSIGHTEDNESS is a 14 letter word that starts with F. |
| | Synonyms: | | hypermetropia, hypermetropy, hyperopia, longsightedness |
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| | Antonyms: | | myopia, nearsightedness, shortsightedness |
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| | See Also: | | ametropia, presbyopia |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Far"sight`ed*ness\, n.
1. Quality of bbeing farsighted.
2. (Med.) Hypermetropia.
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Hyperopia is the condition in which parallel light rays are focused behind the retina of the eye, causing nearby objects to seem blurry while faraway objects are clearer. Compare myopia. |
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