myopia Meaning & Definition
What Does Myopia Mean?
Myopia is used as a noun meaning a condition in which the visual images come to a focus see focus:1 in front of the retina of the eye resulting especially in defective vision of distant objects. It is also used to mean a lack of foresight or discernment.
Quick Facts About Myopia
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /mī-ˈō-pē-ə/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | shortsightedness and nearsightedness |
| Plural | myopias |
| First known use | 1654 |
Myopia Definition (Noun)
- a condition in which the visual images come to a focus see focus:1 in front of the retina of the eye resulting especially in defective vision of distant objects : nearsightedness
She wears glasses to correct her myopia.
- a lack of foresight or discernment : a narrow view of something
… those require long-term commitments, which in our current myopia we cannot take on.
Synonyms of Myopia
Myopia synonyms and antonyms →Myopia in a Sentence
She wears glasses to correct her myopia.
… those require long-term commitments, which in our current myopia we cannot take on.
She wears eyeglasses to correct her myopia.
The collective myopia of the company's leadership prevented it from adapting to changing market trends.
Word Forms & Grammar
myopia
myopias
myopia (countable and uncountable, plural myopias)
Words That Rhyme With Myopia
Origin of Myopia
Origin 1: New Latin, from Greek myōpia, from myōp-, myōps
Origin 2: Borrowed from Ancient Greek μυωπία (muōpía, “shortsightedness”), from μύω (múō, “to shut, close”) + ὤψ (ṓps, “eye”) + -ία (-ía).
First Known Use
circa 1654
How Do You Say Myopia?
You say myopia as /mī-ˈō-pē-ə/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (ō).
Myopia: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is myopia?
Myopia is a noun.
What is another word for myopia?
Close synonyms of myopia are shortsightedness and nearsightedness. See the full list of myopia synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of myopia?
The plural of myopia is myopias.