partially sighted

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adjective

unable to see properly so that even with corrective aids normal activities are prevented or seriously hindered
(as collective noun; preceded by the)the partially sighted

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

candystring

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candypuff

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Derived forms of partially sighted

partial sight, noun

usage for partially sighted

The generally accepted term to cover people with sight impairments is blind or partially sighted people

Words nearby partially sighted

partiality, partialize, partially, partially dominant, partially ordered set, partially sighted, partial ordering, partial pressure, partial product, partial reinforcement, partial score

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