 shortsightedness |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred | |
| Synonyms: | nearsightedness myopia | |
| Related terms: | hyperopia ametropia ophthalmology | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources | |
| Synonyms: | improvidence | |
| Related terms: | providence imprudence thriftlessness extravagance | |
