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longsightedness

/lɒŋzaɪtɪdˈnɛs/ noun · British & US
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What does longsightedness mean?

noun

The state of being able to see distant objects clearly but having difficulty seeing objects that are close up. It is a type of vision problem that is also known as hyperopia.

Example

"Her longsightedness made it difficult for her to read the menu without her glasses."

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