HyperDic: stigmatism

English > 3 senses of the word stigmatism:
NOUNstatestigmatismthe condition of having or being marked by stigmata
statestigmatism(optics) condition of an optical system (as a lens) in which light rays from a single point converge in a single focal point
cognitionstigmatismnormal eyesight
stigmatism > pronunciation
Soundsstih'gmahtih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > stigmatism: 3 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe condition of having or being marked by stigmata.
BroaderconditionA mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
Adjectivesstigmaticpertaining to or resembling or having stigmata
Nounsstigmatista person whose body is marked by religious stigmata (such as marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ)
English > stigmatism: 3 senses > noun 2, state
Meaning(optics) condition of an optical system (as a lens) in which light rays from a single point converge in a single focal point.
CategoryopticsThe branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
Broadercondition, statusA state at a particular time
Oppositeastigmatism, astigmia(optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
Spanishstigmatismo
Adjectivesstigmaticpertaining to a lens or lens system free of astigmatism (able to form point images)
English > stigmatism: 3 senses > noun 3, cognition
Meaningnormal eyesight.
Broadersight, vision, visual sense, visual modalityThe ability to see
Spanishestigmatismo
Adjectivesstigmaticnot astigmatic

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