astigmatic

adjective

as·​tig·​mat·​ic ˌa-stig-ˈma-tik 

1

: affected with, relating to, or correcting astigmatism

2

: showing incapacity for observation or discrimination

an astigmatic fanaticism, a disregard for the facts

—The New York Herald Tribune

astigmatic noun

Examples of astigmatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To prevent such astigmatic visions of diversity, always start with a cyclopedic, unflinching, clear-eyed look at the most detailed statistical data on basic identity representation — and build on that as the only solid foundation for true equity and inclusion. —Susan Harmeling, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022

Word History

Etymology

astigmat(ism) + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

astigmatic

1 of 2 adjective

as·​tig·​mat·​ic ˌas-tig-ˈmat-ik 

: affected with, relating to, or correcting astigmatism

astigmatic

2 of 2 noun

: a person affected with astigmatism