Farsighted

/ˈfɑɹˌsaɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Able to see things clearly from a distance, or having the ability to anticipate future needs and plan accordingly with wisdom.

Etymology

From 'farsight' plus the suffix '-ed.' The term became especially popular in the 19th century to describe both a medical eye condition and a mental/strategic quality.

Kelly Says

Ironically, medically farsighted people have trouble seeing close objects but excel at distance vision—yet we use the word to describe people who can't see nearby consequences, which is the opposite problem.

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