MYOPIA - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
(ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
Categories: Ametropia
Synonyms
Shortsightedness, Myopia, Nearsightedness
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "myopia" was borrowed from Ancient Greek μυωπία.
🧩 Fun Fact
The Greek language preserved ancient Indo-European roots better than most other languages.