What does MYOPE mean?

Here is the requested information about "myope": Myope 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

A person who is nearsighted; a person with myopia.

3. Pronunciations

US: /ˈmaɪ.oʊp/

UK: /ˈmaɪ.əʊp/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "myope" comes from the Greek word "muōps" meaning "short-sighted". It was first used in English in the mid-18th century.

"Myope" is a medical term used to describe a person who has myopia, a condition in which a person can see objects nearby clearly, but objects in the distance appear blurry. It is also used in a figurative sense to describe a person who lacks foresight or has a narrow viewpoint.

5. Synonyms

nearsighted, shortsighted, myopic person

6. Related Words

myoma, myoid, myoma, mynas, myrrh

7. Example Sentences

• The optometrist diagnosed her as a myope and prescribed glasses.
• He was a myope when it came to politics, unable to see the big picture.
• She struggled to read the board in class, a common problem for myopes.