astigmatic

[ as-tig-mat-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to, exhibiting, or correcting astigmatism.

noun

1. a person who has astigmatism.

astigmatic

/ ˌæstɪɡˈmætɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or affected with astigmatism

noun

1. a person who has astigmatism

Derived Forms

• ˌastigˈmatically, adverb

Other Words From

• astig·mati·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of astigmatic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; a- ⁶ + stigmatic

Word History and Origins

Origin of astigmatic¹

C19: from a- ¹+ Greek stigmat-, stigma spot, focus; see stigma

Example Sentences

“Being very astigmatic myself I am very familiar with the phenomena that result from that peculiarity of eyesight, and it seems to me very unlikely that an artist should be influenced by them in the matter of form and not at all in the matter of colour.”

From Washington Post

Other causes include trauma and “Iatrogenic during ocular surgery, such as astigmatic or radial keratotomy,” per the university.

From Fox News

She seemed unaware of what she did now; in the dim nocturnal light from outdoors Irmgard’s face had become distorted, astigmatic.

From Literature

It was an impossibly complex and gruesome plan, likely beyond the powers of anyone to execute, but his description is noteworthy for what it revealed, without his intention, about his astigmatic soul.

From Literature

For a man who thinks he’s always the smartest person in the room, Mr. Obama has shown himself remarkably astigmatic about our national interests, always behind the curve.

From Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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• ill-advised
• ill-considered
• impractical
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• myopic
• stupid