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Meaning of "long-sightedness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LONG-SIGHTEDNESS

long-sightedness  [ˌlɒŋˈsaɪtɪdnəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LONG-SIGHTEDNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Long-Sightedness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LONG-SIGHTEDNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hyperopia

Hyperopia, commonly known as being farsighted, being longsighted, or hypermetropia, is a defect of vision caused by an imperfection in the eye, causing difficulty focusing on near objects, and in extreme cases causing a sufferer to be unable to focus on objects at any distance. As an object moves toward the eye, the eye must increase its optical power to keep the image in focus on the retina. If the power of the cornea and lens is insufficient, as in hyperopia, the image will appear blurred. People with hyperopia can experience blurred vision, asthenopia, accommodative dysfunction, binocular dysfunction, amblyopia, and strabismus, another condition that frequently causes blurry near vision. Presbyopes who report good far vision typically experience blurry near vision because of a reduced accommodative amplitude brought about by natural aging changes with the crystalline lens. It is also sometimes referred to as farsightedness, since in otherwise normally-sighted persons it makes it more difficult to focus on near objects than on far objects.

Definition of long-sightedness in the English dictionary

The definition of long-sightedness in the dictionary is hyperopia. Other definition of long-sightedness is foresight.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LONG-SIGHTEDNESS


antiquatedness
ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪdnəs
belatedness
bɪˈleɪtɪdnəs
celebratedness
ˈselɪˌbreɪtɪdnəs
clear-sightedness
ˌklɪəˈsaɪtɪdnəs
consecratedness
ˈkɒnsɪˌkreɪtɪdnəs
datedness
ˈdeɪtɪdnəs
delightedness
dɪˈlaɪtɪdnəs
dissipatedness
ˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪdnəs
elatedness
ɪˈleɪtɪdnəs
far-sightedness
ˌfɑːˈsaɪtɪdnəs
foresightedness
ˌfɔːˈsaɪtɪdnəs
inflatedness
ɪnˈfleɪtɪdnəs
limitedness
ˈlɪmɪtɪdnəs
mean-spiritedness
ˌmiːnˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs
opinionatedness
əˈpɪnjənˌeɪtɪdnəs
quick-wittedness
ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪdnəs
relatedness
rɪˈleɪtɪdnəs
sharp-sightedness
ˌʃɑːpˈsaɪtɪdnəs
spiritedness
ˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs
unsophisticatedness
ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪdnəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LONG-SIGHTEDNESS

long-nosed
long-nosed skate
long-off
long-on
long-playing
long-playing record
long-range
long-running
long-sighted
long-sightedly
long-sleeved
long-spined sea scorpion
long-standing
long-stay car park
long-suffering
long-sufferingly
long-tailed
long-tailed cuckoo
long-tailed tit
long-term

WORDS THAT END LIKE LONG-SIGHTEDNESS

awkwardness
baldness
blindness
boldness
business
fondness
goodness
hardness
indebtedness
kindness
loudness
madness
mindedness
oddness
preparedness
redness
sadness
soundness
tiredness
weirdness
wickedness

Synonyms and antonyms of long-sightedness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «long-sightedness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LONG-SIGHTEDNESS

Find out the translation of long-sightedness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of long-sightedness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «long-sightedness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

远视
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hipermetropía
570 millions of speakers

English

long-sightedness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लंबे समय से sightedness
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بعد النظر الطويل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дальнозоркость
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hipermetropia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চালশে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

presbytie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penglihatan panjang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Weitsichtigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

遠視
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

긴 원시 및
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Long-sightedness
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dài cương
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீண்ட நோக்கின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दीर्घदृष्टीने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Uzun görüşlülük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lungimiranza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dalekowzroczność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

далекозорість
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hipermetropia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεγάλη διορατικότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

versiendheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

långsiktighet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

langsynthet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of long-sightedness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LONG-SIGHTEDNESS»

The term «long-sightedness» is normally little used and occupies the 143.206 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LONG-SIGHTEDNESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about long-sightedness

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LONG-SIGHTEDNESS»

Discover the use of long-sightedness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to long-sightedness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The World of Physics
Hypermetropia or long-sightedness A long-sighted eye can only see distant objects clearly. Images of nearby objects are formed behind the retina, fig. 3.17a. The near point of the hypermetropic eye is farther away than for a normal eye, fig. 3.
John Avison, 1989
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Proceedings of the Summit on Cerebral/Cortical Visual ...
Long-sightedness occurs when the eye is small. The picture is blurred because it reaches the retina before it has been brought into focus. In the majority of children the focusing system of the eye compensates for this and brings the picture into ...
Elizabeth Dennison, Amanda Hall Lueck, 2006
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Biology
This is due to the lens not bending the light rays enough, or to the eyeball being too short. The result is that the light rays are directed to a point behind the retina. Long-sightedness is corrected by wearing glasses which bend the light rays ...
Michael Roberts, Neil Ingram, 2001
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Xam Idea - Science
What is long sightedness or hypermetropia ? What causes long sightedness ? How is long-sightedness corrected ? [CBSE (All India) 2006] Ans. A person is not able to see the nearby objects clearly but can see the distant objects clearly.
Various
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Your Eyes - Rejuvenating Them
YOUR EYES - REJUVENATING THEM by Brown Lam done TO HELP ADJUST LONG-SIGHTEDNESS AND SHORT-SIGHTEDNESS - LESSON XXVI Perhaps more poor sight or failing sight is due to lack of adjustment of the little lens in the ...
Brown Landone, 1996
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Dynamic Fields and Waves
What type of lens would be necessary to correct short-sightedness, and what type would correct long-sightedness? O The short-sighted eye is too powerful, too strongly converging: a diverging lens is necessary to weaken the overall power.
A Norton, 2000
7
Physics for CXC
Hypertnetropia or long-sightedness A long-sighted eye can only see distant objects clearly. Images of nearby objects are formed behind the retina, fig. 3.17a. The near point of the hypermetropic eye is farther away than for a normal eye, fig. 3.
John Avison, 1999
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Eye Know:
Long-sightedness may need correcting ifitissevere or causing strained eyes, but inSam's caseitwasdeemed small enoughto not needany correction. Ifyoulook back to the earlier explanation of long-sightedness inthis book, you will understand ...
Martin Oguzie, 2012
9
Down Syndrome
Long-sightedness Long-sightedness is more common, although usually milder than shortsightedness. Long-sightedness is associated with difficulties in seeing objects that are close by. Glasses need to be worn for close work, such as reading ...
Mark Selikowitz, 2008
10
101 Facts About the Human Body
Long sightedness is one of the common errors with people's sight where the rays of light passing through the cornea (lens of the eye) are not properly focused onto the retina which converts the light into signals which it sends to your brain.
Radhika Venkata

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LONG-SIGHTEDNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term long-sightedness is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Braces for the eyes'
... Lens Society and the Society of Orthokeratology, Singapore, said the method can also be used to correct long-sightedness and astigmatism. «TODAYonline, Jun 15»
2
The remarkable technology of our human eyes cannot be replicated …
Those with long-sightedness—a common problem among children—may have a problem with their lens or their eyeball may be too short. «Quartz, May 15»
3
It's all becoming clear to me: Labour must choose a candidate from …
As this long-sightedness approaches, it is beginning to cancel out my short-sighted problem. This quirk in my vision means that, as these two ... «The Independent, May 15»
4
Bride spurns groom for having poor eyesight
After finding out about his long-sightedness, the bride and her family decided to call off the wedding. A panchayat was also convened to ... «Times of India, May 15»
5
Where are all the global Asian brands?
... against brand strategies which require more resources and long-term perspectives, contrary to popular belief about Asian long-sightedness. «Forbes India, Apr 15»
6
Broadcom starts to bounce back from modem failure
This could be taken as a sign of long-sightedness, though much of Broadcom's success has been based on its excellent sense of timing, ... «Rethink Wireless, Apr 15»
7
Why DOES your sight get worse with age? Experts give tips on …
The replacement lens can be used to correct short or long-sightedness or astigmatism. Patients should discuss their needs with the surgeon. «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
8
Waiting lists a big issue for children needing eye care
It is caused by long-sightedness and is correctable with glasses, but it is best treated before the child is eight,” says McAleer. A possible ... «Irish Times, Apr 15»
9
Premier Spinal Surgeons and Other Surgical Specialists
Advances in technology have also had a significant impact on improving the vision of sufferers of short-sightedness, long-sightedness, ... «Newsweek, Apr 15»
10
'I may now be a four eyes, but I'm not the only one going blind'
While presbyopia – age-related long-sightedness – sets in for many around the age of 40; for some, eyesight can continue to improve until then ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»

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