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farsightedness meaning and definition
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Definition of farsightedness (noun)
- a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45
- synonyms: presbyopia
- abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
- synonyms: hypermetropia, hypermetropy, hyperopia, longsightedness
- antonym: myopia
- seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
- synonyms: foresight, prevision, prospicience
Source: Princeton University Wordnet