stig·mat·ic

[stig-mat-ik]
adjective
1.
Also, stig·mat·i·cal. pertaining to a stigma, mark, spot, or the like.
2.
Botany. pertaining to or having the character of a stigma.
3.
Optics. converging to a point; anastigmatic.
noun
4.
a person marked with supernatural stigmata.
Origin:
1585–95; < Medieval Latin stigmaticus, equivalent to stigmat- (stem of stigma stigma) + -icus -ic

Related forms
stig·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
stig·mat·i·cal·ness, noun
pseu·do·stig·mat·ic, adjective
un·stig·mat·ic, adjective
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stigmatic (stɪɡˈmætɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—adj
1.  relating to or having a stigma or stigmata
2.  another word for anastigmatic
 
—n
3.  chiefly RC Church a person marked with the stigmata

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Medical Dictionary

stigmatic stig·mat·ic (stĭg-māt'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to or marked by a stigma.

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Example sentences
At anthesis several stigmatic styles emerge and can remain receptive for up to three months.
Stigmatic wax bands present near both spiracles, anterior band directed dorsally, filamentous wax confined to stigmatic areas.
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