stigmatism

noun

stig·​ma·​tism
ˈstigməˌtizəm
plural -s
: the condition of an optical system (such as a lens or mirror) in which rays of light from a single point converge in a single focal point compare astigmatism

Word History

Etymology

Latin stigmat-, stigma + English -ism

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“Stigmatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stigmatism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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