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- [stig-muh]
- /ˈstɪg mə/
- /ˈstɪɡ.mə.tə/
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- [stig-muh]
- /ˈstɪg mə/
Definitions of stigmata word
- noun plural stigmata a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation. 1
- noun plural stigmata Medicine/Medical. a mental or physical mark that is characteristic of a defect or disease: the stigmata of leprosy. a place or point on the skin that bleeds during certain mental states, as in hysteria. 1
- noun plural stigmata Zoology. a small mark, spot, or pore on an animal or organ. the eyespot of a protozoan. an entrance into the respiratory system of insects. 1
- noun plural stigmata Botany. the part of a pistil that receives the pollen. 1
- noun plural stigmata stigmata, marks resembling the wounds of the crucified body of Christ, said to be supernaturally impressed on the bodies of certain persons, especially nuns, tertiaries, and monastics. 1
- noun plural stigmata Archaic. a mark made by a branding iron on the skin of a criminal or slave. 1
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Origin of stigmata
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin < Greek stígma tattoo mark, equivalent to stig- (stem of stízein to tattoo) + -ma noun suffix denoting result of action; see stick2
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Parts of speech for Stigmata
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preposition
conjunction
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stigmata popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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