stigmatism

stig·ma·tism  (stgm-tzm)

n.

1. The condition of being affected by stigmata.

2. The state of a refracting or reflecting system in which light rays from a single point are accurately focused at another point.

3. Normal eyesight.

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stigmatism

the state of one who has received supernatural stigmata, i.e., marks on hands, feet, and side similar to the wounds of Christ. — stigmata, n. — stigmatic, adj.

See also: Catholicism

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	stigmatism - the condition of having or being marked by stigmata condition - a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; "the human condition"
	2.	stigmatism - (optics) condition of an optical system (as a lens) in which light rays from a single point converge in a single focal point optics - the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations" astigmatism, astigmia - (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
	3.	stigmatism - normal eyesight visual modality, visual sense, vision, sight - the ability to see; the visual faculty