stigmatic

Definitions


[stɪɡˈmatɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to a stigma or stigmas, in particular constituting or conveying a mark of disgrace
(e.g: the less stigmatic offence of manslaughter)



Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘(person) marked with a blemish or deformity’): from Latin stigma, stigmat- + -ic


[stɪɡˈmatɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person bearing stigmata
(e.g: stigmatics apparently bearing the wounds of Christ's Crucifixion)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘(person) marked with a blemish or deformity’): from Latin stigma, stigmat- + -ic




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