hemeralopia Meaning & Definition
/ˌhɛm.əɹ.əˈloʊ.pi.ə/
What Does Hemeralopia Mean?
As a noun, hemeralopia means The inability to see clearly in bright light; day blindness. It is also used to mean Night blindness.
Hemeralopia at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌhɛm.əɹ.əˈloʊ.pi.ə/ |
| Syllables | 6 |
| Synonyms | day blindness |
| Plural | hemeralopias |
Hemeralopia Definition (Noun)
- The inability to see clearly in bright light; day blindness.
- Night blindness.
Synonyms of Hemeralopia
Hemeralopia synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hemeralopia (plural hemeralopias)
Origin of Hemeralopia
Borrowed from New Latin hēmeralōpia, from Ancient Greek ἡμεραλωπία (hēmeralōpía). From ἡμέρα (hēmérā, “day”), ἀλαός (alaos, “blind”), and ὄψ (ops, “eye”).
Hemeralopia Pronunciation
Hemeralopia is pronounced /ˌhɛm.əɹ.əˈloʊ.pi.ə/ and has 6 syllables, with the main stress on the fourth syllable (loʊ).
Questions People Ask About Hemeralopia
What part of speech is hemeralopia?
Hemeralopia is a noun.
What is another word for hemeralopia?
You can replace hemeralopia with words such as day blindness. See the full list of hemeralopia synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of hemeralopia?
The plural of hemeralopia is hemeralopias.