myope — meaning in English

English meaning

• myopia noun A disorder of the vision where distant objects appear blurred because the eye focuses their images in front of the retina instead of on it.
• myopic adjective Focused only on immediate concerns and failing to consider the longer term.

Senses

myope is used for these senses in English:

• myope One who has myopia.
• myopia (figurative) A lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.
• myopic Near-sighted; unable to see distant objects unaided.

myopia — full definition

1. noun A disorder of the vision where distant objects appear blurred because the eye focuses their images in front of the retina instead of on it.
2. noun A lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.

myopic — full definition

1. adjective Focused only on immediate concerns and failing to consider the longer term.
2. adjective Unable to see distant objects clearly; short-sighted.