farsightedness

(noun)

noun

1. a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45

Similar word(s): presbyopia

Definition categories: state, farsightedness, hypermetropia, hyperopia, longsightedness

2. abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects

Similar word(s): hypermetropia, hyperopia, longsightedness

Definition categories: state, ametropia

3. seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing

Similar word(s): foresight, prevision, prospicience

Definition categories: thought, knowing