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Far point — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
far point — fär n the point farthest from the eye at which an object is accurately focused on the retina when the accommodation is completely relaxed, being theoretically equivalent to infinity or, for practical purposes with respect to the normal eye,… … Medical dictionary
far-point — far′ point n. oph the point farthest from the eye at which an object is clearly focused on the retina when accommodation of the eye is completely relaxed Compare near point • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
far point — n. the farthest point at which vision is distinct when the lens, muscles, etc. of the eye are relaxed * * * … Universalium
far point — n. the farthest point at which vision is distinct when the lens, muscles, etc. of the eye are relaxed … English World dictionary
far point — noun : the point farthest from the eye at which an object is accurately focused on the retina when the accommodation is completely relaxed, being theoretically equatable with infinity or, for practical purposes in respect to the normal eye, with… … Useful english dictionary
far point — tolimasis taškas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. far point vok. Fernpunkt, m rus. дальняя точка, f pranc. punctum remotum, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas
far-point — /fahr poynt /, n. Ophthalm. the point farthest from the eye at which an object is clearly focused on the retina when accommodation of the eye is completely relaxed. Cf. near point. [1875 80] * * * … Universalium
far point — noun a) The most distant point at which the eye can focus (usually infinity, but nearer for a myopic eye). b) The most distant point under consideration in any situation … Wiktionary
far-point — /fahr poynt /, n. Ophthalm. the point farthest from the eye at which an object is clearly focused on the retina when accommodation of the eye is completely relaxed. Cf. near point. [1875 80] … Useful english dictionary
