Stigmatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /stɪɡˈmætɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stigmatic is an adjective meaning (botany, anatomy) Having or relating to a stigma or stigmata.
Meaning
(botany, anatomy) Having or relating to a stigma or stigmata.
More Meanings
- Marked with a stigma, or with something reproachful to character; stigmatized.
- Impressing with infamy or reproach.
- One who has been branded as punishment.
- One who has been marked or deformed by nature.
- One who displays stigmata, the five wounds of Christ.
Example Sentences
But like a foul misshapen stigmatic,
from his Infancy branded for a stigmatick
Word Forms
- stigmatics
Synonyms for stigmatic
Depending on context, synonyms include anastigmatic, stigmatist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stigmatist, anastigmatic, stigmatical, stigmatose, stigmatiferous, stamineal.
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