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- pronunciation:
- maI
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pihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
concerning or having myopia; nearsighted.
He was extremely myopic and wore thick eyeglasses.- antonyms:
- farsighted, hyperopic, long-sighted
- similar words:
- shortsighted
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| definition 2: |
lacking foresight or being narrow-minded.
The industry leaders were myopic in that they continued to build over-sized vehicles at a time when people were concerned about fuel efficiency.- antonyms:
- farsighted
- similar words:
- shortsighted
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| related words: |
petty |
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| derivation: |
myopically (adv.) |
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