stigmatic

• Adjectif relatif à une stigmate ou à une marque d'infamie ; en usage moderne, largement remplacé par 'stigmatisant' ou 'stigmatisé'.

An adjective relating to a stigma or mark of disgrace; now largely replaced by 'stigmatizing' or 'stigmatized' in modern usage.

1. Relating to stigmataC2formal

   Pertaining to, resembling, or having stigmata, which are marks or wounds resembling those of the crucified Christ.

   stigmatique (relatif aux stigmates)

   • The stigmatic marks on his hands were a subject of religious study.
   • Her stigmatic condition was documented by the church authorities.
   • The painting depicted a saint with stigmatic wounds.

2. Optically correctedC2formalscientific

   Pertaining to a lens or optical system that is free from astigmatism, meaning it can form point images accurately.

   Stigmatique (optique)

   • The stigmatic lens produced a perfectly sharp image.
   • This telescope uses a stigmatic design to avoid distortion.
   • Stigmatic optics are essential for high-precision microscopy.

   Synonymesanastigmatic

   Antonymesastigmatic

3. Not astigmaticC2formalmedical

   Describing an eye or optical system that does not suffer from astigmatism.

   Stigmatique (non astigmate)

   • After the surgery, his vision became stigmatic.
   • A stigmatic eye focuses light evenly on the retina.
   • The optometrist confirmed that her eyes were stigmatic.

   Synonymesanastigmatic

• Nom désignant une personne portant des stigmates religieux sur son corps, par exemple des marques évoquant les plaies du Christ crucifié.

A noun referring to a person whose body bears religious stigmata, such as marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ.

1. Person with stigmataC2formal

   A person who bears marks on their body resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ, believed to be of religious origin.

   Personne porteuse de stigmates

   • The stigmatic was visited by pilgrims seeking blessings.
   • Throughout history, several stigmatics have been reported in Europe.
   • The stigmatic claimed the wounds appeared after a vision.

   Synonymesstigmatist