stigmatism

stigmatism
noun
1. the condition of having or being marked by stigmata
Derivationally related forms: ↑stigmatic, ↑stigmatist
Hypernyms: ↑condition
2. (optics) condition of an optical system (as a lens) in which light rays from a single point converge in a single focal point
Ant: ↑astigmatism
Derivationally related forms: ↑stigmatic
Topics: ↑optics
Hypernyms: ↑condition, ↑status
3. normal eyesight
Derivationally related forms: ↑stigmatic
Hypernyms: ↑sight, ↑vision, ↑visual sense, ↑visual modality

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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