far-point

[ fahr-point ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

1. the point farthest from the eye at which an object is clearly focused on the retina when accommodation of the eye is completely relaxed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of far-point¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

From that point he could not see into Chastel, but a deep solemn note came from a far point to the east.

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The rest of you wait here while Hal and I slip round to that far point, where we can get close to them without being discovered.

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Out upon the far point of this nearer sandy ridge was built the white shaft of the Sokennet Light.

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She saw the empty cedar boat, bobbing on the little waves beyond the far point of Wild Goose Island.

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From a far point in the west came a low sound which swelled gradually into a crash like thunder.

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