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Definition of longsightedness

longsightedness

/ˌlɒŋˈsaɪ.tɪd.nəs/
long · sight · ed · ness
Adverb:longsightedly
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Adjective:longsighted
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longsightedness Lexical Profile

longsightedness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A common refractive condition of the eye in which distant objects are seen clearly, while nearby objects appear blurry; hyperopia.

Example

"The optometrist prescribed reading glasses to correct her mild longsightedness."

2

British The ability or wisdom to anticipate future developments and plan ahead effectively; foresight.

Example

"The city council's longsightedness in investing in public transit decades ago prevented severe traffic congestion today."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Predominantly used in British and Commonwealth English, often written with a hyphen as "long-sightedness"; in American English, "farsightedness" is the standard term for both the visual condition and the figurative quality.

• Nearby Words

longship
longshoreman
longsighted
longsightedness
longspur
longsword
longtime

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Longsightedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/longsightedness
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