FARSIGHTED

farseeing, farsighted, foresighted, foresightful, prospicient, long, longsighted

(adjective) planning prudently for the future; “large goals that required farsighted policies”; “took a long view of the geopolitical issues”

farsighted, presbyopic

(adjective) able to see distant objects clearly

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

farsighted (comparative more farsighted, superlative most farsighted)

Unable to focus with one's eyes on near objects; presbyopic.

Synonyms: hyperoptic, long-sighted

Antonyms: myopic, nearsighted, short-sighted

Considering the future with respect to one's own plans or deeds; showing anticipation.

Synonyms: hyperoptic, long-sighted, foresighted, sagacious

Source: Wiktionary


Far"sight`ed, a.

1. Seeing to great distance; hence, of good judgment regarding the remote effects of actions; sagacious.

2. (Med.)

Definition: Hypermetropic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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