Longsighted

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /lɔŋˈsaɪtɪd/

Definitions of longsighted

adjective able to think clearly about the future and to plan for it effectively; farsighted

Example Sentences

A1 She is longsighted and needs to wear glasses for reading.

A2 The longsighted professor always had to sit at the front of the class to see the board clearly.

B1 Being longsighted, he struggled to read the small print on the contract.

B2 The longsighted architect carefully planned the layout of the building to ensure maximum natural light.

C1 Her longsighted vision allowed her to see the potential in the business venture before anyone else.

C2 The CEO's longsighted decision to invest in sustainable technology paid off in the long run.

Examples of longsighted in a Sentence

formal The longsighted businessman carefully planned his investments for the future.

informal My longsighted friend always thinks ahead and saves money for emergencies.

slang Dude, you gotta be more longsighted and start thinking about your retirement savings.

figurative Being longsighted in your decision-making can lead to greater success in the long run.

Grammatical Forms of longsighted

past tense

longsighted

plural

longsighted

comparative

longsighted

superlative

most longsighted

present tense

longsights

future tense

will longsight

perfect tense

have longsighted

continuous tense

is longsighting

singular

longsighted

positive degree

longsighted

infinitive

to longsight

gerund

longsighting

participle

longsighted

Origin and Evolution of longsighted

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'longsighted' originated from the combination of 'long' and 'sighted', referring to someone who can see things clearly at a distance but has difficulty focusing on objects up close.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'longsighted' has evolved to be commonly known as 'farsighted' in modern English, with a focus on the ability to see distant objects clearly while having difficulty with close-up vision.