as·tig·mat·ic | \ ˌa-stig-ˈma-tik 
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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
adjectiveas·tig·mat·ic | \ ˌas-tig-ˈmat-ik \
\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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