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stig·mat·ic
I. \(ˈ)stig|mad.]ik, -at], ]ēk\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin stigmaticus branded, from Latin stigmat-, stigma mark, brand + -icus -ic — more at stigma
1.
a. archaic : having a physical blemish or deformity
b. : having or conveying a social stigma : censorious, detestable
< the stigmatic status usually accorded an occupying power — R.J.D.Braibanti >
2. : stigmal, stigmatiferous
3. : of, relating to, or accompanying supernatural stigmata
4. : anastigmatic — used especially of a bundle of light rays intersecting at a single point
< stigmatic spectroscope >
• stig·mat·i·cal·ly \]ə̇k(ə)lē, ]ēk-, -li\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
1. archaic : one marked with a stigma
2. : one that is believed to bear supernatural stigmata
< one of the most remarkable stigmatics in history — Time > |