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

Singular:

stigma

Plural:

stigmata, stigmas

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”)

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