Stigma Definition

stĭgmə
stigmas, stigmata
noun
stigmas
Something that detracts from the character or reputation of a person, group, etc.; mark of disgrace or reproach.
Webster's New World
A mark, sign, etc. indicating that something is not considered normal or standard.
Webster's New World
A small bodily mark, especially a birthmark or scar, that is congenital or indicative of a condition or disease.
American Heritage Medicine
Any sign characteristic of a specific disease.
Webster's New World
A spot on the skin, esp. one that bleeds as the result of certain nervous tensions.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Stigma

Noun

Singular:
stigma
Plural:
stigmata, stigmas

Origin of Stigma

  • Middle English stigme brand from Latin stigma stigmat- tattoo indicating slave or criminal status from Greek tattoo mark from stizein stig- to prick steig- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin stigma, from Ancient Greek στίγμα (stigma, “brand”), from στίζω (stizō, “I mark”)

    From Wiktionary

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