stigmatism
Americannoun
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Optics. the property of a lens that is stigmatic.
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Pathology. a condition in which stigmata are present.
noun
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physics the state or condition of being anastigmatic
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pathol the condition resulting from or characterized by stigmata
Etymology
Origin of stigmatism
Example Sentences
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Thibodeaux revealed to FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt on Wednesday he went to Oregon over Alabama because of the "stigmatism" related to education in Alabama.
From Fox News
“But the more we talk about mental health in the open, the more we put the stigmatism behind us, especially in sports. This is a big opportunity.”
From Seattle Times
If some Muslims feel a new layer of stigmatism, France’s other religions feel collateral damage.
From Washington Times
Yet stigmatism is part of life in France for many, from being singled out by police for ID checks to discrimination in job searches.
From Washington Times
He believes r/opiates will only continue to grow as the stigmatism around addiction continues to lift around the country.
From The Guardian
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