astigmatism

noun /ə'stɪgmə,tɪzəm/

Definition
(optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'astigmatism': She showed great astigmatism during the competition.
Etymology
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Compound Word
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
7
Length
11

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11
Syllables
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