astigmatic
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- astigmatically adverb
Etymology
Origin of astigmatic
Example Sentences
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Once we acknowledge that we are in a feedback loop where use data is affecting display data it becomes hard to determine how astigmatic our perception of the world has become.
From Forbes • Jun. 1, 2013
While whales are all astigmatic by human standards, their eyesight is a purposeful solution to a specific problem.
From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2013
Some of the praise heaped upon them – by Nocera over Sulzberger's share structure, for instance – is a touch astigmatic.
From The Guardian • Oct. 6, 2012
The lessons: prestige directors get to spend more money, and, in dollar terms, their "personal vision" can look astigmatic to the mass audience.
From Time • Jan. 8, 2010
Myrna was not astigmatic; the lenses were clear glass; she wore the glasses to prove her dedication and intensity of purpose.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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