Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miope
noun
/miˈoʊp/
Definition
A condition characterized by a decreased ability to see distant objects clearly, often requiring corrective lenses.
Examples
- Many children start wearing glasses because they are miope.
- The miope had to sit in the front row to see the board clearly.
- He realized he was miope when he struggled to read road signs from a distance.
Meaning
In English, ‘miope’ translates to ‘myope’, which refers to someone who suffers from myopia or nearsightedness.
Synonyms
- nearsighted
- short-sighted