- partially sighted
- nearly blindTo refer directly to a handicap is taboo.
How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
partially sighted
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partially sighted — adj unable to see well →↑blind ▪ Reading aids have been provided for partially sighted pupils … Dictionary of contemporary English
partially sighted — UK US adjective someone who is partially sighted cannot see properly but is not completely blind Thesaurus: describing someone s ability to seehyponym eye and parts of the eyemeronym … Useful english dictionary
partially sighted — UK / US adjective someone who is partially sighted cannot see properly but is not completely blind … English dictionary
partially sighted register — (in Britain) a list of persons who have poor sight but are not technically blind. In general their sight is adequate to permit the performance of tasks for which some vision is essential. Compare blind register … Medical dictionary
partially sighted register — (in Britain) a list of persons who have poor sight but are not technically blind. In general their sight is adequate to permit the performance of tasks for which some vision is essential. The list is maintained by local authorities (England,… … The new mediacal dictionary
partially — par|tial|ly [ parʃəli ] adverb ** not completely: PARTLY: a partially clothed body discovered in the woods The airline is partially owned by British Airways. partially sighted (=not able to see well): Her father is partially sighted … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sighted — sight|ed [ˈsaıtıd] adj someone who is sighted can see, and is not blind ▪ Blind and sighted children are taught in the same classroom. ▪ her partially sighted (=having limited ability to see) father →↑clear sighted, ↑far sighted, ↑long sighted,… … Dictionary of contemporary English
sighted — adjective someone who is sighted can see, and is not blind: partially sighted (=having limited ability to see) see also: clearsighted, farsighted, longsighted, shortsighted … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
sighted — sight|ed [ saıtəd ] adjective someone who is sighted is not blind. People who are not completely blind are partially sighted … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
sighted — UK [ˈsaɪtɪd] / US [ˈsaɪtəd] adjective someone who is sighted is not blind. People who are not completely blind are partially sighted … English dictionary
