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- [am-i-troh-pee-uh]
- /ˌæm ɪˈtroʊ pi ə/
- /ˌamɪtrˈəʊpiə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-i-troh-pee-uh]
- /ˌæm ɪˈtroʊ pi ə/
Definitions of ametropia word
- noun ametropia loss of ability to focus images on the retina, caused by an imperfection in the refractive function of the eye 3
- noun ametropia any condition of imperfect refraction of the eye, as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism 3
- noun ametropia faulty refraction of light rays by the eye, as in astigmatism or myopia. 1
- noun ametropia (medicine) Any of several disorders of the eye (spherical or cylindrical) resulting from faulty refractive ability. 1
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Origin of ametropia
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Greek ámetr(os) unmeasured (a- a-6 + métr(on) measure + -os adj. suffix) + -opia
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Parts of speech for Ametropia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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ametropia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ametropia usage trend in Literature
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