as·tig·mat·ic
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Definition of astigmatic
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
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“Astigmatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astigmatic. Accessed 17 May. 2022.
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astigmatic
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as·tig·mat·ic
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Medical Definition of astigmatic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: affected with, relating to, or correcting astigmatism
astigmatic
nounMedical Definition of astigmatic (Entry 2 of 2)
: a person affected with astigmatism
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The first known use of astigmatic was circa 1852
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