Antonyms of noun astigmatism
1 of 2 senses of astigmatism
Sense 2
astigmatism, astigmia -- ((optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point)
Antonym of stigmatism (Sense 2)
=> stigmatism -- ((optics) condition of an optical system (as a lens) in which light rays from a single point converge in a single focal point)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun astigmatism
2 senses of astigmatism
Sense 1
astigmatism, astigmia -- ((ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people)
=> ametropia -- ((ophthalmology) faulty refraction of light rays in the eye as in astigmatism or myopia)
Sense 2
astigmatism, astigmia -- ((optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point)
=> condition, status -- (a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations")