nearsighted
[ neer-sahy-tid, -sahy- ]
/ ˈnɪərˌsaɪ tɪd, -ˈsaɪ- /
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adjective
seeing distinctly at a short distance only; myopic.
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OTHER WORDS FROM nearsighted
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near-sighted
/ (ˌnɪəˈsaɪtɪd) /
adjective
relating to or suffering from myopia
Derived forms of near-sighted
near-sightedly, adverbnear-sightedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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