myopia
Translation
nearsightedness, short-sightedness, lack of foresight
Examples
He wears glasses for his myopia.
He wears glasses for his myopia.
The government's policy shows political myopia.
The government's policy shows political myopia.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the condition of being nearsighted or lacking foresight He suffers from myopia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nearsightedness; Antonyms: hyperopia, foresight
Etymology
From Greek 'myōps' (shutting the eyes), as people with myopia often squint to see clearly.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'my eye opera' - you need opera glasses to see the stage from far away, similar to how myopia affects distant vision.