Word of the Day: Myopic

 my·op·ic

[mahy-op-ik, -oh-pik] 

adjective
 

1. Ophthalmology . pertaining to or having myopia; nearsighted.

2. unable or unwilling to act prudently; shortsighted.

3. lacking tolerance or understanding; narrow-minded.
 

Origin:
1790–1800; myop(ia) + -ic

 

Related forms

my·op·i·cal·ly, adverb

non·my·op·ic, adjective

non·my·op·i·cal·ly, adverb

un·my·op·ic, adjective

 

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