Astigmatism

/əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:19 pts11 letters

Definition of Astigmatism

noun

A defect of a lens such that light rays coming from a point do not meet at a focal point so that the image is blurred.
A disorder of the vision, usually due to a misshapen cornea, such that light does not focus correctly on the retina causing a blurred image.

Anagrams of Astigmatism

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "astigmatism":

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8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

astigmia

Rhyming Words

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