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MYOPIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does myopic mean?
• MYOPIC (adjective)
The adjective MYOPIC has 2 senses:
1. unable to see distant objects clearly
2. lacking foresight or scope
Familiarity information: MYOPIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Unable to see distant objects clearly
Synonyms:
myopic; nearsighted; shortsighted
Derivation:
myopia ((ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Lacking foresight or scope
Synonyms:
myopic; short; shortsighted; unforesightful
Context example:
myopic thinking
Similar:
improvident (not provident; not providing for the future)
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